8d / 7n - Colors of Chiapas
8d / 7n - Colors of Chiapas
- Nature and Adventure, visiting the most emblematic places of Chiapas.
- On a tour for 8 days, visiting Magic Villages, Natural Beauties and the heart of Lacandona Jungle in Lacanjá Chansayab
- Visiting archeological areas such as Palenque, Yaxchilan and Bonampak.
- Reception at Tuxtla Gutiérrez Airport. Arrive before 2:00 p.m.
- Days of operation: from Monday to Sunday
Overnight in the city of Tuxtla Gutierrez, capital of Adventure -
Approximate end time: 7:00 p.m.
We begin our journey to the Magic Town of Chiapa de Corzo to go to the jetty where through a river transport we will take a tour of the majestic Sumidero Canyon that lasts approximately 2 hours, admiring beautiful waterfalls, impressive caves and walls; We will also observe crocodiles, monkeys and birds. After the tour we move to the colonial city and Magic Town of Chiapa de Corzo to tour the city visiting the "Mudejar Fountain" and the handicrafts of the region, we will have time to eat and then visit the Miradores del Cañon. We will visit the main ones until we reach the highest part of the Canyon and then finish in the city of San Cristóbal de las Casas. Overnight in Magical Town of San Cristóbal de las Casas (SCLC)
Start time: 08:30 hrs
Approximate end time: 9:00 p.m.
Our adventure begins by picking you up at the door of your hotel, then continue on a journey of approximately 2 hours and arrive at the Chiflón waterfalls; where through a 1.5 km route we can admire a series of impressive waterfalls and reach the highest part of the mountain to enjoy the breeze of the Bridal Veil Waterfall and its impressive fall of more than 120 meters. We will have time to eat and then we will move to the Lagos de Montebello National Park , visiting 4-5 lakes where you can appreciate its crystalline waters that go from pale blue to violet, emerald and turquoise. Overnight in the Magical Town of San Cristóbal de las Casas (SCLC).
Approximate end time: 3:00 p.m.
Places to visit: San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán. JTatik Samuel Ruiz Museum.
We will start with a tour that we will walk through the historic center of what the city is, after 2 hours we will continue to the indigenous communities.
Tradition and Culture in a millenary environment of the Mayan Cultures. San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán: Churches, myths, religion, beliefs and customs full of color. We will have a guided visit to the church and market of San Juan Chamula, being able to know the customs and customs of the region, visiting the interior of the Church of San Juan Bautista full of ancestral rituals and customs, admiring the arrangements on altars and the dress of the saints according to the indigenous customs. Later we move to the community of Zinacantán , famous for its waist loom, admiring the looms where we will enjoy a traditional mini lunch (beans, organic coffee, handmade tortillas and typical drink of the region) in the company of a local family, also We can observe the religious syncretism between the Catholic church and the Mayan customs within the Church of San Lorenzo, we will end this day with the visit to the Samuel Ruiz museum , where we can observe the best collection of typical costumes of Chiapas. Overnight in Magic Town of San Cristobal de las Casas.
Departure time : 4:15 a.m.
Approximate end time in Palenque: 16:30 pm
Live an unforgettable experience that will captivate your senses, visiting great attractions that will leave you amazed. Our tour starts very early picking up at your hotel with luggage in hand to continue to the city of Ocosingo. We will make a stop to make our traditional buffet breakfast and then continue towards Las Agua Azul Waterfalls (approximately 2 hours of visit) with its impressive turquoise blue, which is formed by the union of the Otulún, Shumuljá and Tulijá rivers, with a unique beauty and the lush jungle that surrounds it, will make you live an unparalleled experience; We will continue with the visit to the Misol-Há waterfall (approximately 1 hour visit) with its impressive water curtain of more than 20 meters high and at the end we will visit the magnificent Palenque Archaeological Zone (approximately 2.30 hours of visit) declared by the Unesco World Heritage Site since 1987. If time permits we will visit the site museum and at the end we will continue to your respective hotel in the city of Palenque. Overnight in the Magic Town of Palenque.
Our Departure starts very early by picking up from your hotel and moving to Frontera Corozal to visit the Yaxchilan ZA. We will have time to make a breakfast buffet in Ruta and then continue with our tour. We will take a motor boat (1 hour tour) along the Usumacinta River, border with Guatemala to arrive at this impressive archaeological zone covered by the majestic Jungle.
Yaxchilán was an important city during the classic Mayan period and was the dominant power of the Usumacinta basin. He dominated other smaller cities like Bonampak , and was long allied to Piedras Negras, and for a time to Tikal; He was a rival of Palenque, with which Yaxchilán sustained a war in 654. Yat-Balam, founder of a long dynasty, ascended the throne on August 2, 320 when Yaxchilan was a minor city. The city-state grew into a regional capital and the dynasty lasted until the beginning of the ninth century. Yaxchilán had its peak during the long reign of King Escudo-Jaguar II, who died after 90 years in 742. (Average visiting time 2 hours).
At the end of the visit we will have time to eat and then continue to Bonampak, an Archaeological Zone located in the heart of the Lacandon Jungle, whose peak occurred during the government of Jaguar-Knotted Eye that ascended to the throne of Bonampak in 743 AD. C. The portrait of his last ruler Chaan Muan II, whose mandate began in 776 AD. C., was embodied in the steles, lintels and wall paintings that are still preserved. (Average Visit Time of 1.30 hrs). Later our tour will end leaving you in our Ecolodge in Selva Lacandona. Overnight in Lacanja Chansayab. Ecolodge Lacandones.
Scheduled time: 8:30 am
Departure Time to Palenque : Starting at 4:00 p.m. With suitcase in hands.
Our adventure begins early after breakfast. We will make a walk inside the jungle, appreciating the natural beauty of this Ecological reserve, we will observe the flora and fauna of the place, appreciating its natural state full of rivers, waterfalls and springs. Our first stop when entering the jungle, will be the Lost city of Lacanja, vestiges of this archaeological zone that can still be observed in the Lacandon Jungle. Then we will depart towards the Golondrinas Waterfalls, where we will have time to cool off and take a bath in all the splendor of the Jungle. Our arrival back to the camp or ecolodge is planned at lunchtime. (2.00 pm). We will have time to take our food, and then move back to the City of Palenque. Overnight in the Magic Town of Palenque.
NOTE: Ask about the Rafting supplement in Selva Lacandona. Scenic Tour
End time at Villahermosa Airport: 4:00 p.m. Approximately. Flights are suggested after 17:00 pm
After our breakfast, at 9:00 am we will go to the La Venta Museum , in the city of Villahermosa, where we will have the opportunity to see Olmec archeological pieces in green areas near the famous lagoon of the Illusions. This magnificent park-museum that is the realization of a project designed by the Tabasco poet Carlos Pellicer Cámara, who managed to rescue a large number of archaeological pieces from the site of the Sale, located in the northwestern part of the state. We will have time to eat, and then we will move to Villahermosa Airport to end our services.
- Entrance fees to all sites included in the program.
- 7 Breakfasts (Including 2 breakfast buffet en route)
- 1 meal
- 2 dinners
- Tour Operator during all tours.
- Guides in Archaeological Zones: Yaxchilan, Bonampak, Palenque.
- River Transportation for Sumidero Canyon and Usumacinta River (Yaxchilan)
- Travel insurance.
- Food and drinks not specified before.
- Tips
- Archaeological visits (incluida)
- Cultural visits (incluida)
- Guided visits (incluida)
- Historical visits (incluida)
- Fiesta Inn
- Holiday Inn Marimba
- Holiday Inn Vips.
- Hilton
- City Express
- Old house.
- Purple house.
- Mansion of the Valley.
- Villa Merdecez
- Water Stone
- Aldea Hotel
- Hotel Tulija Express.
- Maya Tuilpanes.
- propio del operador
Cancellations policy
Cancellations 3 days before the date of the trip: 50% of refundperson