Tuxtla Gutiérrez: El Chiflón Waterfalls & Montebello Lakes Day Trip

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Duration9h

GroupUp to 10

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PickupAt your hotel

Three Waterfalls, Twelve Lakes, One Morning Drive from Tuxtla

You 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.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Montebello Lakes and El Chiflón

Explore Montebello National Park lakes
Walk to El Chiflón waterfalls
See El Suspiro, Angel Wings, Bride's Veil
Observe surrounding vegetation

The Experience

"How many lakes are we actually seeing today?" someone always asks before the van pulls out of Tuxtla Gutiérrez, and the answer is twelve — out of fifty-nine in Lagunas de Montebello National Park. The park sits about two hours south, and that drive is when you start noticing the landscape shift: the mountains get sharper, the air changes. You'll stop first at the lakes themselves, where the water shifts through shades of blue and green depending on the light and the minerals underneath. Each lake has its own color, which sounds like marketing copy until you're actually standing there and they do.

After Montebello, the route heads to El Chiflón, the ecotourism center where the real walking starts. There are three waterfalls here — El Suspiro, Angel Wings, and Bride's Veil — and the paths between them wind through thick vegetation that feels like you've stepped into a different climate entirely. The water is cold and the mist hits you before you see the falls themselves. You can move at your own pace through the trails, and if you want to zip-line (that costs extra and isn't included), the setup is right there. Most people just walk, swim in the pools if they brought a change of clothes, and take photos that somehow never capture how the light hits the water.

The day is long — you're out from early morning through late afternoon — but it's the kind of long that doesn't feel rushed. The van is air-conditioned, bottled water comes with you, and park entry is already paid. You're not stopping to arrange tickets or negotiate with vendors. The guide handles the timing, which means you can actually look around instead of checking your watch.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, entry to Lagunas de Montebello National Park and El Chiflón ecotourism center, an air-conditioned vehicle for the full route, and bottled water.
You walk the trails at your own pace and can swim in the waterfall pools if you bring swimwear.
Zip-lining at El Chiflón is available separately for an additional cost.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availableInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Viajes Itzaa

Is this one for you?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.