Palenque ruins and waterfalls tour: Three sites in one day

Three Chiapas landmarks in a single day: pyramids, then waterfalls

This full-day tour visits Palenque Archaeological Zone, Misol-ha Waterfall and Agua Azul Waterfalls in Chiapas, Mexico, with free time to explore and swim at each site. The tour runs 11 hours and includes an air-conditioned vehicle. Pickup is available in at least one option. You move between three distinct stops, each with its own rhythm: the ruins first, then two waterfall sites where you can wade and photograph.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Misol-Ha Waterfall50m · entry included
2. Agua Azul Waterfalls3h · entry included

Visit Palenque and Waterfalls

• Explore Palenque archaeological zone
• Swim and tour Misol-Ha waterfall
• Visit and swim at Agua Azul waterfalls

The experience

The day starts at Palenque Archaeological Zone, where you have free time to walk the pyramids and observe the flora and fauna surrounding the site. The setting sits deep in jungle, so the vegetation and the constant water sounds are part of what you see. From there the route moves to Misol-ha Waterfall, a single cascade over 40 meters high where you get free time to swim or take photos. The waterfall has a passage behind the curtain of water that you can walk through: a detail most visitors come for.

The final stop is Agua Azul Waterfalls, a series of cascades where you again have free time to swim and photograph the landscape. The water here runs blue-green, and the site spreads across multiple levels, so the time you spend there shapes what you see. The entire loop runs 11 hours in an air-conditioned vehicle, which matters on a day that mixes jungle heat with water time.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle.
• free time to explore Palenque Archaeological Zone, swim and photograph at Misol-ha Waterfall, and swim at Agua Azul Waterfalls.

Options for this experience

2 options

Archaeological Zone of Palenque plus the Blue and Misol-ha Waterfalls08:00Pickup is included

Includes transfer to San Cristobal08:00With this option, we no longer return to Palenque; instead, we finish in San Cristobal de las Casas. Pickup is included

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Senior (61 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 20

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Kichan Bajlum

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to cover Palenque's pyramids and two waterfalls in one day with a single guide and vehicle, rather than piecing together separate trips to each site.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

Can I swim at both waterfalls on this tour?

Yes. Misol-ha Waterfall has a 40-meter drop and a passage behind the water where you can wade and swim during your free time. Agua Azul Waterfalls also allows swimming across its cascades, and you have free time there to get in the water and take photos.

What is the Palenque Archaeological Zone like?

Palenque Archaeological Zone holds pyramids set within jungle. You have free time to walk the site at your own pace and observe the ruins, vegetation, flora and fauna around them. It is the first stop on the tour before you move to the waterfalls.

How long is this tour and what is included?

The tour runs 11 hours total and includes an air-conditioned vehicle for transport between all three sites. Pickup is available in at least one option. You get free time at each stop to explore, swim and photograph.

Is this tour suitable if I am not very fit?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. You set your own pace at each site during the free time, and the vehicle handles the travel between stops, so you can rest as needed throughout the day.