10 Sightseeing Tours in Chiapas That You Shouldn't Miss

December 30, 2021 Fernanda Pittenger

Discover the best top things to do in Chiapas, Southern Mexico including Private Mexico City Tour with Chapultepec Castle Visit, PALENQUE MAYAN RUINS (Private), PALENQUE RUINS, AGUA AZUL and MISOL-HA WATER FALLS (Private), Kux Lejal Route in San Andrés Larráinzar, Mexico City Night Food Bike Tour, Na Bolom Museum (Archaeological, photographic archive, Lacandon culture, nursery), Sumidero Canyon - Lookouts - Chiapa de Corzo, Tour to San Juan Chamula & Zinacantan, Tour to Palenque, Agua Azul Waterfalls and Misol HA, 5-Day Private Tour in Riviera Maya with Pick Up.
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1. Private Mexico City Tour with Chapultepec Castle Visit

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Do not miss the opportunity to visit the Mexican capital, a city full of contrasts - Mexico City. Chapultepec Castle, the only royal castle of North America will not leave you indifferent

Inclusions: Professional guide, Pick-up and drop-off from hotels located in Mexico city central area, Private transportation, Entrance Fee

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Pick-up and drop-off from hotels located OUT OF Mexico city central area

Reviewed By monav955

Do not pay for a tour their ripping you off and they only charge 120 pesos to get in at each cenote. The city is not that big you can rent a car for 300 pesos a day.

2. PALENQUE MAYAN RUINS (Private)

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Located on the first rise of the Tumbala mountains, Palenque archaeological site looks out over the Usumacinta River flood plain. Here you’ll be confronted by the largest Mesoamerican step pyramid, the Temple of Inscriptions, spotted with hieroglyphics that have contributed significantly to the study of Mayan civilization. It is considered one of the most emblematic mayan site having been the empire of Pakal, Governor, Warrior and God of Mayan Civilization.

Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Everything not included in the list "What`s Included".

Reviewed By nparmelee

Salvatore was very knowledgeable and gave us a great day! He was flexible in the order we did things, suggested Tulum first before it got too hot, then lunch, Coba and then a Cenote. For us this was perfect! We all (2 couples) felt like we learned something and got some great insights to the Mayan culture and lively conversation during the drives. Absolutely recommend this tour!

3. PALENQUE RUINS, AGUA AZUL and MISOL-HA WATER FALLS (Private)

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Located on the first rise of the Tumbala mountains, Palenque archaeological site looks out over the Usumacinta River flood plain. Here you’ll be confronted by the largest Mesoamerican step pyramid, the Temple of Inscriptions, spotted with hieroglyphics that have contributed significantly to the study of Mayan civilization. It is considered one of the most emblematic mayan site having been the empire of Pakal, Governor, Warrior and God of Mayan Civilization. The Misol Ha Waterfall is a worthy representative of the eco-tourism of Chiapas, which offers a unique experience where the interaction with the flora and fauna of the place is the most important element. The Cascadas de Agua Azul (Spanish for “Blue Water Waterfall”) are found near the Municipality of Tumbalá, in the middle of the Chiapas rainforest. It consists of many cataracts following one after another in the Cascadas de Agua Azul Natural Park. The larger cataracts may be about 6 meters (20 ft.) high.

Inclusions: Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Everything not included in the list "What`s Included"

Reviewed By nparmelee

Salvatore was very knowledgeable and gave us a great day! He was flexible in the order we did things, suggested Tulum first before it got too hot, then lunch, Coba and then a Cenote. For us this was perfect! We all (2 couples) felt like we learned something and got some great insights to the Mayan culture and lively conversation during the drives. Absolutely recommend this tour!

4. Kux Lejal Route in San Andrés Larráinzar

Portal 1, Sta Lucia, 29200 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis., Mexico Turismo Larrainzar
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We provide an experiential and emotional experience through various activities of coexistence and interaction with the inhabitants of San Andrés Larráinzar, from the cultural, social, religious and productive perspective. We seek that travelers live an immersive experience of conscious tourism within the textile, gastronomic and agricultural activities of the community. The tour is prepared with sensory activities so that you have an invertive experience about learning about textile culture, along the way there will be explanations of the history of the places that are visited, and as above all what makes the difference is the practice on looms waist and pedal.

Inclusions: A typical meal of San Andrés Larráinzar, with memelas, toasts and taking pinole., Air-conditioned vehicle

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5. Mexico City Night Food Bike Tour

Amsterdam 279, Hipódromo, Cuauhtémoc, 06100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Foodhoodmx
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Exploring Mexico City by bike is great because you don't get stuck in traffic jams, you take care of the environment, you meet the people and the stories of the city and you can stop anywhere to enjoy the flavors of Mexican street food and support local businesses at the same time. Bottom line: You are going to experience everything this beautiful city can offer you in a few hours.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Dinner, Bottled water, Soda/Pop, Helmet

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Reviewed By Ireneu0801

Such a great trip and also good food. I can recommend the tour for 100 percent. Especially to do the bike tour at night is great.

6. Na Bolom Museum (Archaeological, photographic archive, Lacandon culture, nursery)

Av. Vicente Guerrero 33, Barrio del Cerrillo, 29220 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis., Mexico Asociación Cultural Na Bolom
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We are a non-profit Civil Association. Funded by a museum, hotel and restaurant. Where 43% of our income is allocated to social programs. Such as: Climate change, Lacandón medical fund, culture and heritage, Mayan artisan program and research and archives.

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Reviewed By Sandy S

We had hoped that the museum in this former seminary offer deep insights into the cultures of the indigenous peoples of the mountain villages. However, the displays focused more on the life and explorations of the founder, Blom, and his photographer wife. Her portraits of the Mayan people are worth a isit in themselves.

7. Sumidero Canyon - Lookouts - Chiapa de Corzo

Al Grano Cafe, Av Insurgentes 9, Zona Centro, 29200 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis., Mexico Chiapas Viajes
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One of the natural destinations that attracts tourists of all nationalities year after year. A ride that takes place aboard a boat that we will board at the Cahuaré jetty, with some luck you can observe native species of the Canyon and a great diversity of birds and flora. During the trip you can see a waterfall considered one of the most beautiful natural jewels of Chiapas, the Christmas tree-shaped waterfall, 250 meters high, was created because the water polished the stone, the same moisture caused that the moss would grow, which allowed the pine shape to be created. During the rainy season it is a natural attraction that any visitor who board a boat and travels through the waters of Sumidero Canyon can admire.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Life Jacket on the route to Sumidero Canyon

Exclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast

Reviewed By Steamboatcarol

We asked for an English speaking tour. The guide did not speak a word of English. So, we enjoyed the nature and views in the canyon. The van he drove us in had a huge crack in the windshield. The guide was late to pick us up after lunch and mistakenly boarded a passenger not on our tour. We had to return passenger. Be aware of this company!

8. Tour to San Juan Chamula & Zinacantan

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Join this original tour of San Cristobal de Las Casas, a mix of Indigenous and local villages full of colors and traditions. San Cristobal is made up of a series of traditional barrios (neighborhoods), each of which is known for a particular trade or custom, such as ironworking, carpentry, and woodcarving. On this tour, you will visit San Juan Chamula village who owns a church unlike any other. The picturesque, centuries-old Iglesia San Juan has whitewashed walls and a brightly painted entrance that looks out upon the town square. After you will visit Zinacantan village, you'll have the opportunity to learn all about the work of the women of Zinacantán, who weave uniquely beautiful textiles with a special loom attached to their belts. Having admired the traditional hupiles (ponchos) and blankets, you'll then have the opportunity to taste the local fare and try a local dish.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only), Transport by air-conditioned minivan, Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks

9. Tour to Palenque, Agua Azul Waterfalls and Misol HA

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After the pickup we will travel to the city of Ocosingo where you will have time to have breakfast (Not included), finishing the breakfast we will move to the beautiful Agua Azul Waterfall unique for its beautiful color, at the end of the visit we will take the road to the Misol Waterfall Ha, hidden beauty of the jungle, finishing the visit we move to the Archaeological Zone of Palenque, of the most impressive and important of the Mayan culture, once the visit to this archaeological beauty is finished we go to the place where we will make the food (No included), finishing the meal we will board our vehicle to return to our city of stay.

Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Soda/Pop, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages

Reviewed By 675JoanS

Our guide, Olegario, was courteous, knowledgeable, and a great driver. We were picked up at our hotel at 9 as agreed. He took us to the boat launch bought our tickets and explained where we were to meet up again after a 2 hour boat tour. The boat tour itself is beautiful and very interesting. Besides a very impressive canyon we saw a variety of wildlife: spider monkeys, crocodiles, many herons, egrets, king fishers etc. After the boat tour, Olegario took us to the Magic Town of Chiapa de Corzo where we had lunch and walked around. I highly recommend this tour company. Highly professional and well organized. Lucero, an administrator, helped me book the tours. She was in constant contact with me, advising me of changes and making the reservations. It is a first class outfit and they made our visit to San Cristobal memorable.

10. 5-Day Private Tour in Riviera Maya with Pick Up

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Do not miss the opportunity to see the most emblematic archaeological sites: Tulum, Calacmul, Uxmal, Palenque.  Visit the most important colonial cities of the Peninsula: Merida, Campeche and experience the magic of the most spectacular natural beauty places like Bacalar lagoon, Cenote Ik Kil.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transport (depending on number of people: van, sprinter or bus), Accommodation on the basis of DBL room in hotels 4*. The included Breakfast buffet or American Breakfast., Services of a tour guide., Breakfast, Entrance

Exclusions: Accommodation in hotels before and after the end of the route., Lunches and dinners., Gratuities

Reviewed By monav955

Do not pay for a tour their ripping you off and they only charge 120 pesos to get in at each cenote. The city is not that big you can rent a car for 300 pesos a day.

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