EXPERIENCE MEX-ECO TOURS

Chiapas Tour Itinerary

This itinerary may be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances/delays.

Day 1: Travel to Chiapa de Corzo – Flight times will be confirmed once they have been booked. Flights from Puerto Vallarta, Manzanillo or Guadalajara to Tuxtla Gutierrez (change of flights in City) and transfer to Chiapa de Corzo (approximately half an hour). Orientation, dinner and accommodation in Chiapa de Corzo.

Day 2: Sumidero 8 am: Breakfast in hotel (included). 9 am: Departure from dock in Chiapa de Corzo for 2-hour boat ride through the magnificent Sumidero canyon followed by transfer to San Cristobal de las Casas. Check-in at hotel, followed by afternoon walking tour of the historic centre and free time for dinner. Accommodation in San Cristóbal de las Casas.

Day 3: Indigenous town of San Juan Chamula 8 am: Breakfast in hotel (included). 9 am: Departure to the indigenous towns of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan to learn about the Mayan descendents known as the and their traditions and beliefs, including traditional medicine and textiles.

Day 4: Travel to 7 am: Breakfast in hotel (included), followed by 7.30am departure to Palenque National Park via Villahermosa and La Venta Museum-Park (packed lunch included), or via Agua Azul and Misol-Ha waterfalls. Approximate travel time via Villahermosa: 7 ½ hours; approximate travel time via waterfalls: 6 hours. Please note: if the road via the waterfalls is considered safe, we will take this route; in the event it is unsafe we will take the Villahermosa route. Accommodation in Palenque National Park.

Day 5: Palenque ruins 7.30 am: Breakfast followed by guided tour of one of the most famous Mayan archaeological sites. The ruins of this great city date as far back as 226BC up until its demise in the 12th Century AD. Accommodation in Palenque National Park (swimming pool here).

Day 6: Return travel Flight times will be confirmed once they have been booked. Airport transfer for return flights from Villahermosa airport (via Mexico City).

Please remember that the price of your tour does not include tips for your guides or drivers.

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