CHIAPAS… A GIFT FROM NATURE
Day 1: Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Sumidero Canyon and Chiapa de Corzo – SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS Transfer to the pier for a boat ride through the SUMIDERO CANYON*, one of the most spectacular natural reserves in Mexico, it is a geological fault formed 36 million years ago. years, with limestone walls that rise to more than 1000 meters. high, caves and waterfalls, among which the “Christmas Tree” stands out, which is a rock formation, at the end of the visit to CHIAPA DE CORZO, a city that was the first settlement founded by the Spanish with its Mudéjar fountain, better known as ” La Pila”, was built in the 16th century and is a great example of colonial architecture with a marked Spanish-Arabic influence. Continuation to San Cristóbal de las Casas. Accommodation.
Day 2: San Cristóbal de las Casas
Montebello Lagoons and Chiflon Waterfalls Breakfast. Visit five of the fifty-six MONTEBELLO lagoons, famous for the colors of their waters that are due to the combination of the type of bottom soil, the vegetation, and the refraction of light, we will also visit the impressive CHIFLON waterfall with approximately 150 meters high. Accommodation.
Day 3: San Cristóbal de las Casas
Chamula and Zinacantan Breakfast. Visit the Tzotzil community of SAN JUAN CHAMULA famous for its traditions and festivities, it has one of the most enigmatic churches in the country, inside the Chamulas participate in syncretic rituals creating a magical atmosphere. At the end, we went to ZINACANTAN another important Tzotzil community, the temple dates from the colonial era, although it was remodeled in the 19th century in the neoclassical style. Inside it is possible to appreciate the curious mix of indigenous and Catholic beliefs. The Zinacantecos dedicate themselves mostly to the cultivation of flowers, this explains the impressive color of their clothing. Free afternoon in San Cristobal. Accommodation
Day 4: San Cristóbal de las Casas
Agua Azul – Misol ha – PALENQUE Breakfast. Departure at 06:00 from the hotel to Palenque, on the way we will make a technical stop before reaching Ocosingo, then we will visit the Agua Azul Waterfalls, a group of rapids, falls, and pools of a tributary of the Tulija River, captivating the beauty of the river, its brightness, and its intense turquoise color. Continue to your hotel in Palenque. Accommodation.
Day 5: Palenque
Bonampak and Yaxchilán 06:00 AM., Departure from the hotel in Palenque. Breakfast on board. Full-day excursion to visit the archaeological zone of BONAMPAK. Mysterious Archaeological Site that has the finest murals found so far, where scenes of war, sacrifice, and celebration are represented. Continuation to the Corozal border to begin the journey by motorboat along the Usumacinta River, during navigation we will be able to admire: spider monkeys, tropical birds, and crocodiles, having the Peten Jungle on one side and the Lacandona Jungle on the other. Upon arrival at the archaeological zone of YAXCHILAN, an imposing Mayan city submerged in the Jungle, the main structure in this site is Temple 33. Return at night to the hotel in Palenque. Accommodation.
Day 6: Palenque- Villahermosa
Breakfast. Visit the Archaeological Zone of PALENQUE, one of the most notable Mayan cities for its beautiful sculptural art and its important architecture in the middle of the greenery of the jungle. Transfer to Villahermosa airport.
Operated by: Seven Tours
