Top Tuxtla Gutiérrez Outdoor Activities

Explore the imposing Sink Canyon in a unique way: Paddling double kayaking! This experience will take you to travel approximately 14 km in total (3 hours of paddling approx.) between majestic rock walls that exceed a thousand meters high. The tour includes the iconic Christmas Tree Waterfall, one of the most stunning landscapes in the Sump Canyon. On board a double kayak crossing, you will enjoy stability and comfort for long distances, ideal for sharing the adventure as a couple or with a partner. During the crossing, you will be surrounded by nature in a safe and tranquil environment. The experience is guided by British Canoeing Certified Kayakists who ensure your adventure is safe, fun and enriching. Mid-level fitness is required. Discover the grandeur of Sumidero Canyon from the water and live an authentic, unique and unforgettable adventure of Chiapas.

Reception at 07:00 am to start the tour of the El Chiflón Waterfalls where we will reach a 180 meters high waterfall, known as “Velo de Novia” transfer and tour to know the multicolored Lakes of Montebello, crystal clear bodies of water surrounded by pine forest and oaks. Return to Tuxtla Gutierrez. This tour operates with at least 2 people. Confirm your pick up 24 hours in advance to our office numbers

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.

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.

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.

Visit one of Mexico's most enchanting Maya sites on a full-day tour from Tuxtla Gutierrez to Palenque, then continue to two gorgeous waterfalls in the Chiapas highlands, Misol-Ha and Agua Azul. You'll see mountain scenery, ancient pyramids, and turquoise pools, with 2.5 hours to explore Palenque alongside a local guide. Learn the stories behind the stones as you tour the UNESCO-listed archeological site, whose elegant architecture has a dramatic backdrop of steep jungle.

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.