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Chiapas: Chamula & Zinacantán Indigenous Traditions Day Tour
Chiapas: Chamula & Zinacantán Indigenous Traditions Day Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (83)5h–6hYou’ll step into Chamula’s candlelit church where ancient rituals unfold, learn about Tzotzil traditions from a local guide who grew up here, pause for breakfast with mountain views near Art Tex Gallery, and meet Zinacantán artisans weaving vibrant textiles. Expect moments that linger long after you leave—the smell of incense or a story told over coffee stays with you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 77View ›
Sumidero Canyon & Chiapa de Corzo: River Cruise, Local Food, Pickup
Sumidero Canyon & Chiapa de Corzo: River Cruise, Local Food, Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.15 (34)6h–9hYou’ll ride deep into Sumidero Canyon by motorboat with a local guide (hotel pickup included), spot crocodiles and monkeys along the Grijalva River, then wander Chiapa de Corzo’s colorful streets sampling pozol and sweets. Expect laughter, unexpected silences, and moments that linger long after you leave.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 84View ›
Yaxchilán & Bonampak: Jungle Ruins & Mayan Murals from Palenque
Yaxchilán & Bonampak: Jungle Ruins & Mayan Murals from Palenque★★★★★★★★★★ 4.36 (33)14hYou ride a boat up the Usumacinta River to Yaxchilán, walk among 124 inscribed stelae and lintels carved by Mayan rulers, then drive inland to Bonampak to see three rooms of preserved murals depicting war and ceremony. Transport, meals, and a guide are included; you return to Palenque by evening.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in Palenque who want to see two major Mayan sites in one day without arranging their own transport or navigation — the boat, the vehicle, and the guide handle all the logistics. Expect a full day starting early and finishing in the afternoon, which is what makes reaching both sites possible.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 129View ›
San Cristobal: Food Walk with Local Guide & Tastings
San Cristobal: Food Walk with Local Guide & Tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.57 (21)3h 30mYou’ll wander San Cristobal’s lively markets with a local guide, tasting traditional Coleta dishes, sipping soups on a sunny terrace, and finishing with sweet desserts and strong coffee. Along the way you’ll learn about healing herbs, meet cooks in busy kitchens, and catch glimpses of street art—moments you’ll remember long after your last bite.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 76View ›
Palenque & Agua Azul Waterfalls: Swim & Mayan Ruins Day Trip
Palenque & Agua Azul Waterfalls: Swim & Mayan Ruins Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 3.94 (16)6h–14hYou get hotel pickup, entry to Palenque's archaeological site with a guide, then self-guided time at two major waterfalls with swimming pools—all in one day, no separate tickets to buy. The trade is that you're on your own at the waterfalls (no guide narration there) and you'll wait 30 minutes at the end for your final transfer depending on where you're headed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Palenque's ruins and swim at two major waterfalls without renting a car or buying separate entrance tickets—the minivan and guide at the archaeological site handle the logistics, leaving you free to move at your own pace at the water.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −30%fromUS$ 104View ›
Palenque, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha Day Trip from San Cristóbal
Palenque, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha Day Trip from San Cristóbal★★★★★★★★★★ 4.00 (16)17hYou swim in two sets of waterfalls—one a series of turquoise pools, one a 40-meter drop you can walk behind—then spend two hours exploring Palenque's pyramids and temples on foot. Hotel pickup and all entry fees are included, and you return to San Cristóbal by late evening. Plan for a full day out: the drive is long, but that's what makes fitting all three sites possible without feeling rushed.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see three major natural and archaeological sites in one day without arranging your own transport or buying tickets separately. Expect a very long day—you'll be out from early morning until around 10 p.m.—but that's what makes fitting all three stops possible without cutting time at any of them.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 168View ›
Palenque Ruins, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha: Private Chiapas Tour
Palenque Ruins, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha: Private Chiapas Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.60 (10)7hYou visit the Temple of Inscriptions at Palenque, then swim at Misol-Ha waterfall, then walk the cascades of Agua Azul—all in one day with a private driver, no entry lines, and all fees included. The drive between sites is part of the experience, moving through rainforest from archaeology to water.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Palenque's temples and the region's major waterfalls without arranging multiple rides or paying entry fees separately—the private transport and included fees are what make fitting three very different sites into one day practical. Plan for a full day out; that's what the schedule requires to move between them without rushing.Free cancellationKids −54%fromUS$ 225View ›
San Cristóbal: Misol-Ha, Agua Azul & Palenque Day Trip
San Cristóbal: Misol-Ha, Agua Azul & Palenque Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 3.60 (10)12h–16hYou visit three major sites in Chiapas in a single day: the Mayan ruins of Palenque set in jungle, a 35-meter waterfall you can walk behind at Misol-Ha, and the turquoise pools of Agua Azul where you can swim. Transport, all park fees, and a vehicle with air conditioning are included. Expect a full day out — you leave early and return in the evening.Is it for me?Right for travelers based in San Cristóbal who want to see Chiapas's main natural and archaeological sites in one push without renting a car or figuring out the route. Plan for a full day out — that's what fits three major stops and the drive time between them into a single departure.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfromUS$ 189View ›
Palenque Mayan Ruins: Private Tour & Temple of Inscriptions
Palenque Mayan Ruins: Private Tour & Temple of Inscriptions★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (9)4hYou get private transportation to Palenque, entry to the archaeological site, and time to explore the Temple of Inscriptions and its hieroglyphic carvings at your own pace. All fees are covered upfront. The site is wheelchair accessible, stroller-friendly, and designed so you're not rushed through one of Mesoamerica's most significant Mayan cities.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see one of Mesoamerica's most significant Mayan cities without arranging your own transport or paying entry fees separately—the private vehicle and all-inclusive pricing is what lets you focus on the ruins themselves instead of logistics.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromUS$ 186View ›
San Cristóbal de las Casas: Canyoning & Cave Rappelling El Chorreadero
San Cristóbal de las Casas: Canyoning & Cave Rappelling El Chorreadero★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (5)5hYou climb 100 meters into an underground cave system, rappel down rock faces into pools, and jump into waterfalls carved by a stream that flows year-round inside the mountain. Snacks are included, and the tour runs from 8am until early afternoon. You'll need moderate fitness and comfort in water; swimming ability is recommended.Is it for me?Pick this if you want an adventure that goes beyond a standard cave tour and you're comfortable with physical challenge — the rappelling and jumps are what make the underground waterfalls and pools actually worth the trip.Free cancellationfromUS$ 167View ›
Tuxtla Gutiérrez: El Chiflón Waterfalls & Montebello Lakes Day Trip
Tuxtla Gutiérrez: El Chiflón Waterfalls & Montebello Lakes Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.00 (3)9hYou visit twelve of Montebello's fifty-nine lakes, each a different shade of blue or green, then walk to three waterfalls at El Chiflón through jungle paths and swimming pools. Transport from Tuxtla, park entry, and water are included. Plan for a full day out — that's what fits both parks into one trip.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see both Montebello's lakes and El Chiflón's waterfalls in one day without arranging transport or park tickets yourself. The full day out is what makes fitting both parks possible in a single trip from Tuxtla.Free cancellationfromUS$ 101View ›
Zinacantán & San Juan Chamula: Indigenous Textiles & Mayan Traditions
Zinacantán & San Juan Chamula: Indigenous Textiles & Mayan Traditions★★★★★★★★★★ 3.00 (2)5h 30mYou visit two highland communities in Chiapas, watch weavers at work in Zinacantán, taste traditional Pox brandy with an indigenous family, and observe the unique blend of Mayan and Catholic traditions at San Juan Bautista Church in San Juan Chamula. Transport, entry fees, and water are included, and the small-group format means you move at a pace that lets the experience settle.Is it for me?This tour suits travelers who want to spend time inside indigenous communities rather than pass through them—the artisan visit and church observation are built on respect and slowness, not speed, which is what makes the cultural detail stick with you after you leave.Free cancellationKids −15%fromUS$ 24View ›
Zoque Carnivals Chiapas: San Fernando & Coita Street Experience
Zoque Carnivals Chiapas: San Fernando & Coita Street Experience★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (6)6h–7hYou’ll dive into Chiapas’ most vibrant carnivals—walk packed streets with locals, taste traditional drinks like El Curadito, visit Cohinas for rare rituals, and snap photos of colorful parades led by masked dancers.Free cancellationKids −100%fromUS$ 89View ›
San Cristóbal: Palenque, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha Waterfalls
San Cristóbal: Palenque, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha Waterfalls★★★★★★★★★★ 3.00 (4)17h 30mYou visit two major waterfalls with time to swim in Agua Azul's pools and walk around Misol-Ha's 30-meter drop, then spend the afternoon at Palenque exploring the Temple of Inscriptions, Temple of the Red Queen, and other key structures. Transport, entry fees, and water are included, and the pace is set so you're not rushing between sites.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see both waterfalls and Palenque's main temples in a single day without arranging transport and tickets separately — the fixed itinerary and included entry fees are what make fitting all three sites into one trip possible.Free cancellationfromUS$ 78View ›
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