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We compared all 33 experiences in Chiapas so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.5 33 experiences from US$ 22 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Chiapas: Chamula & Zinacantán Indigenous Traditions Day Tour
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Most booked
Chiapas: Chamula & Zinacantán Indigenous Traditions Day TourStep inside Chamula’s mystical church, meet Zinacantán artisans, and hear living legends of Chiapas with a guide who grew up in these villages. Includes private transport.
83 reviews
4.89★
Duration
5h–6h
SunLive guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 71per person
Yaxchilán & Bonampak: Jungle Ruins & Mayan Murals from Palenque
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★Top rated
Yaxchilán & Bonampak: Jungle Ruins & Mayan Murals from PalenqueBoat to Yaxchilán through the Usumacinta River jungle, then overland to Bonampak's murals. Includes transport, breakfast, lunch, and guide through 124 stelae and lintels.
34 reviews
4.38★
Duration
14h
Every day
05:30
Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 129per person
Sumidero Canyon & Chiapa de Corzo: River Cruise, Local Food, Pickup
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Best value
Sumidero Canyon & Chiapa de Corzo: River Cruise, Local Food, PickupFeel the wind on a Sumidero Canyon river cruise, spot wildlife, and wander Chiapa de Corzo’s lively streets. Includes hotel pickup and local guide.
34 reviews
4.15★
Duration
6h–9h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 84per person

Recommended (7)

Agua Azul and Misol-Ha Waterfalls tour from Palenque
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Travelers' pick
Agua Azul and Misol-Ha Waterfalls tour from Palenque
32 reviews
4.00★
Duration
7h
fromUS$ 47per person
Food Walking Tour San Cristobal: Market to Mole
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Travelers' pick
Food Walking Tour San Cristobal: Market to Mole
23 reviews
4.61★
Duration
3h 30m
fromUS$ 70per person
Palenque & Agua Azul Waterfalls: Swim & Mayan Ruins Day Trip
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Travelers' pick
Palenque & Agua Azul Waterfalls: Swim & Mayan Ruins Day Trip
16 reviews
3.94★
Duration
6h–14h
fromUS$ 102per person
Palenque, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha Day Trip from San Cristóbal
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Palenque, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha Day Trip from San Cristóbal
16 reviews
4.00★
Duration
17h
fromUS$ 168per person
El Chiflón Waterfalls & Montebello Lakes Day Trip
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El Chiflón Waterfalls & Montebello Lakes Day Trip
13 reviews
4.77★
Duration
14h
fromUS$ 117per person
Roberto Barrios Waterfalls tour near Palenque: Swim in five pools
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Roberto Barrios Waterfalls tour near Palenque: Swim in five pools
13 reviews
4.69★
Duration
5h
fromUS$ 31per person
Palenque Ruins, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha: Private Chiapas Tour
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Palenque Ruins, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha: Private Chiapas Tour
10 reviews
4.60★
Duration
7h
fromUS$ 225per person

More options (23)

San Cristóbal: Misol-Ha, Agua Azul & Palenque Day Trip
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Likely to sell out
San Cristóbal: Misol-Ha, Agua Azul & Palenque Day TripVisit three waterfalls and Palenque ruins in one day from San Cristóbal. Swim at Agua Azul, walk behind Misol-Ha waterfall. Air-conditioned transport and all fees included.
10 reviews
3.60★
Duration
12h–16h
Every day
04:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 189per person
Palenque ruins and waterfalls tour: Three sites in one day
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Travelers' pick
Palenque ruins and waterfalls tour: Three sites in one dayTour from Palenque to the archaeological zone, Misol-ha and Agua Azul waterfalls with an air-conditioned vehicle.
9 reviews
3.56★
Duration
11h
Every day
08:00
Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Palenque Mayan Ruins: Private Tour & Temple of Inscriptions
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Travelers' pick
Palenque Mayan Ruins: Private Tour & Temple of InscriptionsPrivate Palenque tour with transportation included. Explore the Temple of Inscriptions, Pakal's tomb, and hieroglyphic carvings. Wheelchair accessible, all fees covered.
9 reviews
4.89★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 186per person
Sumidero Canyon boat tour and indigenous villages
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Travelers' pick
Sumidero Canyon boat tour and indigenous villagesMotorboat cruise through Sumidero Canyon's thousand-meter cliffs, then visit three Tzotzil Maya villages: watch weavers at work in Zinacantán.
8 reviews
4.75★
Duration
12h
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 106per person
San Cristóbal de las Casas: Canyoning & Cave Rappelling El Chorreadero
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San Cristóbal de las Casas: Canyoning & Cave Rappelling El ChorreaderoCanyoning in El Chorreadero cave near San Cristóbal de las Casas. Rappel, jump into pools, explore underground waterfalls. Snacks included, moderate fitness.
5 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
Every dayLive guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 154per person
El Chiflón & Montebello Lakes Tour: Waterfalls & Lagoons
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Travelers' pick
El Chiflón & Montebello Lakes Tour: Waterfalls & LagoonsVisit five waterfalls including the 70-meter Velo de Novia and five lagoons in Montebello National Park on a full-day tour from Tuxtla Gutierrez.
4 reviews
5.00★
Duration
11h
Every day
06:30
Live guide ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 48per person
5-Day Chiapas Adventure from San Cristóbal: Waterfalls & Palenque
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Travelers' pick
5-Day Chiapas Adventure from San Cristóbal: Waterfalls & PalenqueFive-day Chiapas tour from San Cristóbal visiting Agua Azul and Misol-Ha waterfalls, Palenque ruins, Sumidero Canyon by boat.
4 reviews
4.50★
Duration
5d
Every day
08:00
Live guide ESHotel pickupInstant confirmationfromUS$ 450per person
Tuxtla Gutiérrez: El Chiflón Waterfalls & Montebello Lakes Day Trip
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Tuxtla Gutiérrez: El Chiflón Waterfalls & Montebello Lakes Day TripDay trip from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to El Chiflón's three waterfalls and 12 of Montebello's 59 lakes. Includes park entry, transport, and water. Full day in Chiapas.
3 reviews
4.00★
Duration
9h
Every day
06:30
Live guide ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 93per person
Sumidero Canyon boat tour: Viewpoints & Chiapa de Corzo
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Travelers' pick
Sumidero Canyon boat tour: Viewpoints & Chiapa de CorzoBoat tour through Sumidero Canyon National Park from Tuxtla Gutiérrez with canyon viewpoints and a stop in colonial Chiapa de Corzo.
3 reviews
4.67★
Duration
6h 30m
Every dayLive guide ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 44per person
Zinacantán & San Juan Chamula: Indigenous Textiles & Mayan Traditions
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Zinacantán & San Juan Chamula: Indigenous Textiles & Mayan TraditionsVisit Zinacantán and San Juan Bautista in Chiapas. Watch artisans weave textiles, taste Pox brandy, and observe Mayan-Catholic rites. Includes transport, entry, and water.
2 reviews
3.00★
Duration
5h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 22per person
Kayaking Sumidero Canyon: Double Kayak Adventure
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Travelers' pick
Kayaking Sumidero Canyon: Double Kayak AdventurePaddle a double kayak 14 km round trip in Sumidero Canyon to the Christmas Tree Waterfall, with transfers from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, park entry and GoPro photos.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h
Every day
06:00
Free cancellationfromUS$ 88per person
Grutas de Rancho Nuevo & El Arcotete tour from San Cristóbal
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Grutas de Rancho Nuevo & El Arcotete tour from San CristóbalWalk inside Rancho Nuevo's stalactite-filled caves, then see El Arcotete's towering limestone arch with exposed caverns, returning to San Cristóbal by afternoon.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
5h
Every day
10:00
Live guide ESHotel pickupInstant confirmationfromUS$ 33per person
El Chiflón Waterfalls & Montebello Lagoons Tour from San Cristobal
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El Chiflón Waterfalls & Montebello Lagoons Tour from San CristobalWalk a 1 km path past five waterfalls including the 120-meter Velo de Novia, then visit two border lagoons with intensely colored water in a single day from San Cristobal.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
13h
start times · Every day
2
Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 44per person
Agua Azul, Misol-Há & Palenque: Waterfalls and Ruins Tour
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Agua Azul, Misol-Há & Palenque: Waterfalls and Ruins TourFull-day tour from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Agua Azul and Misol-Há waterfalls, then the Palenque archaeological zone, with guide.
2 reviews
5.00★
Duration
19h
Every day
03:30
Live guide ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 82per person
3-day Encrucijada and Coffee Route tour from Tuxtla Gutiérrez
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Travelers' pick
3-day Encrucijada and Coffee Route tour from Tuxtla GutiérrezSpend three days in Encrucijada Biosphere Reserve exploring Mexico's tallest mangroves by boat and watching sunrise birds.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
3d
Every day
06:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 750per person
Transfer Palenque to Flores Guatemala via El Ceibo border
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Transfer Palenque to Flores Guatemala via El Ceibo borderPickup at your Palenque hotel at 9am, cross the El Ceibo border with immigration help, arrive in Flores by 4pm in an air-conditioned van with a qualified driver.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
7h
Tue–Sun
09:00
Hotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Aguacero Waterfall & La Venta Canyon tour from Tuxtla Gutiérrez
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Aguacero Waterfall & La Venta Canyon tour from Tuxtla GutiérrezGuided tour from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Aguacero Waterfall in La Venta River Canyon, including hotel pickup and lunch as you explore Ocote Biosphere Reserve.
1 review
5.00★
Duration
8h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Palenque to Villahermosa Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & Ride
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Palenque to Villahermosa Airport Transfer: Private Pickup & RidePrivate transfer from Palenque hotels to Villahermosa airport in an air-conditioned vehicle with insurance and professional driver included for convenient airport transport.
Duration
2h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
Tuxtla Gutiérrez Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer
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Tuxtla Gutiérrez Airport to Hotel: Private TransferPrivate transfer from Tuxtla Gutiérrez Airport to your hotel with a driver holding your nameplate, flight tracking, and door-to-door convenience.
Duration
35m
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 96per person
Rafting in Lacandona Jungle from Palenque: Bonampak murals
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Rafting in Lacandona Jungle from Palenque: Bonampak muralsWhitewater rafting and jungle hiking from Palenque with Lacandon guide, lunch and hotel pickup. Ends at Bonampak archaeological site to see authentic murals.
Duration
15h
Every day
05:30
Live guide ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 180per person
Roberto Barrios Waterfalls from Palenque: Swim in turquoise pools
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Roberto Barrios Waterfalls from Palenque: Swim in turquoise poolsSwim and hike at Roberto Barrios Waterfalls near Palenque with a Spanish-speaking guide, hotel pickup included, five waterfalls and natural pools in one afternoon trip.
Duration
5h
Every day
11:00
Live guide ESHotel pickupInstant confirmationfromUS$ 29per person
Zoque Carnivals Chiapas: San Fernando & Coita Street Experience
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Zoque Carnivals Chiapas: San Fernando & Coita Street ExperienceJoin the Zoque Carnivals in Chiapas. Choose San Fernando or Coita. Walk lively streets, visit Cohinas, taste El Curadito, and see unique rituals up close.
6 reviews
5.00★
Duration
6h–7h
Next departure: 6 Feb 2027Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 82per person
San Cristóbal: Palenque, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha Waterfalls
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San Cristóbal: Palenque, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha WaterfallsFull-day tour from San Cristóbal de las Casas to Palenque ruins, Agua Azul, and Misol-Ha waterfalls. Includes transport and entry tickets to Temple of Inscriptions.
4 reviews
3.00★
Duration
17h 30m
start times · Every day
2
Live guide ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 71per person

Chiapas at a glance ✓ 2026-11-03

  • Most booked: Chiapas: Chamula & Zinacantán Indigenous Traditions Day Tour, US$ 71 (5h–6h, 4.89★ · 83).
  • Top rated: Yaxchilán & Bonampak: Jungle Ruins & Mayan Murals from Palenque, US$ 129 (14h, 4.38★ · 34).
  • Best value: Sumidero Canyon & Chiapa de Corzo: River Cruise, Local Food, Pickup, US$ 84 (6h–9h, 4.15★ · 34).

Of the 33 experiences: 29 with free cancellation, 28 with instant confirmation, 29 with hotel pickup and 8 bookable last-minute.

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