Top Tuxtla Gutiérrez Day Trips

Chiapas is home to dramatic natural scenery, but it can be hard to escape the city and get off the tourist track without your own transportation. On this double-duty tour, take in both the multicolored lakes of Montebello—a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve—and the famous Bridal Veil (Velo de Novia) of El Chiflon waterfalls, with door-to-door transfers included for a seamless experience.

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Sumidero Canyon on a shared boat tour, followed by a visit to the charming Magic Town of Chiapa de Corzo. Discover the historic colonial fountain and explore the portals full of local crafts. Then enjoy panoramic views from the canyon viewpoints, where the majesty of nature will leave you breathless. This tour is ideal for those seeking a unique cultural and natural experience in Chiapas. In the low season the Miradors del Canyon do not open on Tuesdays and is replaced by the Mirador Cristo de Chiapas. - Transfer included from your hotel to the jetty - Shared boat tour of the Sumidero Canyon - Visit to the Magic Town of Chiapa de Corzo and its colonial source - Admire spectacular views from the Canyon Viewpoints - Transfer back to your hotel

Combine some of the most popular Chiapas highlights—Montebello Lakes National Park and the El Chiflon Waterfalls—on this full-day tour from Tuxtla Gutiérrez. Take in the multicolored lakes while learning about the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve's flora and fauna from your guide and get spectacular photo ops of one of Mexico's highest waterfalls. Round-trip transportation from Tuxtla Gutiérrez included.

Experience the dramatic landscapes of Sumidero Canyon National Park on a full-day tour from Tuxtla Gutiérrez. Cruise through the canyon on a two-hour boat ride while searching for crocodiles, monkeys, and hidden caves, then visit the Pueblo Mágico of Chiapa de Corzo. Stop at panoramic viewpoints including La Ceiba, La Coyota, and Roblar before enjoying a traditional Mexican buffet lunch.

Take an unforgettable adventure through the La Venta River and behind the Aguacero Waterfall. Follow your experienced guide along the soft riverbed. Your endurance will be tested as you descend the seemingly endless steps (really, it’s less than 900) to the base of the falls. Go behind the cool water rushing past then hike through the warmth of the river current and revel in a memorable experience.

Enjoy this full day small group guided tour, where you’ll be collected from Tuxtla, then taken on a tour of the indigenous villages of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan. You’ll see several churches and learn about the culture of the area and the Mayan heritage of the people. You’ll also get to sample a traditional lunch of beans, tortillas, local drink, and coffee.

Departure at 03:00 am or 04:00 am (breakfast stop in Ocosingo) visit to the Waterfalls of Agua Azul, tour and food on site (not included). We continue the route to the Misol-Ha waterfall, beautiful waterfall with a height of almost 40 meters. Tour of the Archaeological Zone of Palenque, impressive Mayan city, witness to one of the most important archaeological finds such as the Temple of the Inscriptions, as well as other important buildings: The Palace, Temple of the Sun, the Cross and the Foliated Cross. Return to Tuxtla Gutierrez or San Cristobal de las Casas. This tour operates with at least 2 people.

Bicycle across the Chiapas Highlands and visit indigenous communiites you go. Depart from either San Cristóbal de las Casas or Tuxtla Gutiérrez on this 20-mile (32-km) cultural adventure. You'll follow a moderate, single-track trail through villages such as San Juan Chamula—home to indigenous Tzotzil people—and Zinacantán, where you'll stop for quesadillas in a local home. Along the way enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys and stop at area landmarks like the Church of San Juan Bautista, which honors a blend of Catholicism and local Mayan religion.