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What to do and see in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas: The Best Tours
A stronghold of Mayan culture, San Cristóbal’s colonial stucco walls and Spanish tile roofs contrast with the surrounding villages, which remain home to an array of Mayan-descendant Indians. The city itself is a delight. Paired with the cultural diversity surrounding it, there’s nothing like it in Mexico.
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1. 11 Day-Birdwatching Ecofriendly Tour from Cancun
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
On this 11-day tour, you will have the opportunity to see around half of the 1,040 bird species that live in Mexico. You will travel among a selection of the best birding habitats, including mangroves, estuaries, dry tropical forest and dense lowland jungle. We also visit some of the magnificent archaeological ruins in the area. You may find bird species as: the Thicket Tinamou, Great Curassow, Black-throated Bobwhite, Lesser Yellow-Headed, Crane Hawk, Ornate Hawk-Eagle, Barred Forest-Falcon, Ruddy Crake, Rufous-Necked Wood-Rail, Yucatan Parrot, Yucatan Poorwill, Yucatan Woodpecker, Yucatan Jay, Mexican Anttrush, Orange Oriole, etc. It is a wonderful birding and nature experience!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Professional guide, 10-night accommodation, Snacks and Beverages, Airport pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic beverages, Personal expenses, Gratuities, Airfares (Cancun and Tuxtla Gutierrez)
Reviewed By Christine G
My sister and I took a bird-watching tour with Eco Colors guide Jose Paz. It was a highlight of our trip to the Riviera Maya. Jose took us to two different areas and we saw more than 30 different species. He was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable about all the birds. He recognized them by their songs and could spot them even in the dense trees and shrubs. In the second preserve, he had also arranged a lovely lunch for us, cooked by a delightful woman over a wood fire. Jose's driver joined us and he was also a very likable fellow. It was a great experience and I highly recommend!
2. Agua Azul Waterfalls - Misol Ha Waterfall - Archaeological Zone of Palenque
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We are the entry portal to Chiapas, and we love that you live every fabulous experience with us, to be able to share with you our culture and our ancient Mayan cities, to be infected by many reasons to travel to Chiapas is always our best work.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tickets
Exclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Nothing that is not described in the section includes.
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!
3. Indigenous Villages Chamula Zinacantan Leaving From Tuxtla.
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
See the color and traditions as you visit the local indigenous communities of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan where you will have plenty of time to wander around the local artisan markets and peek inside the beautifully preserved churches. Your tour includes transport, a professional guide, and a "mini-lunch" of beans, handmade tortillas, organic coffee, and a drink typical of the region.
Inclusions: Driver, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Mini traditional lunch (beans, organic coffee, hand made tortillas and drink typical of the region), Professional guide, Entrances Fees to the Villages
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By lfreede
So beautiful, an amazing experience and a perfect day! Almost didn't see it because of the wind, so it is not always a guaranteed excursion. The government can close it, even if it is a beautiful day, but the winds are higher. They opened after we thought we would miss it. Don't miss it!
4. Biking in Chiapas Los Molinos Route
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Route recommended by National Geographic travel, a route that includes landscapes, adventure, exploration, culture, through ecotourism parks and small towns, in a circuit of 20km and with a total ascent of 500 meters. "Necessary to have good physical condition"
Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Hull, 1 liter water
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Yamuna K
We did the Mountain Bike Tour in Chiapas to the Chiflon Waterfall and is was great! For me it was the first time being on a Mountain Bike, but the Guides were really good explaining everything to me and very patient. The Tour itsfel was beautyful and also going swiming in the waterfall was a highlight. The bikes and the equipment is very good quality and in a very good shape. I can recommend the tour! We left 2 days after tour, otherwise we would have done another one. Thank you for the great experience.
5. Bike Tour Chiapas Indigenous Peoples
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
We will discover the life of the real countryside of the region, by non-tourist roads that you can only enjoy by bicycle, with its landscapes, crops and its people will be an experience that you will remember for a lifetime, you will know its unique culture and tradition of the Tsotsil Maya in a 32km route with a total ascent of 700 meters. This and more in this cultural adventure. "Necessary to have good physical condition and cycling experience"
Inclusions: Hull, 1 liter water, Use of bicycle
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Yamuna K
We did the Mountain Bike Tour in Chiapas to the Chiflon Waterfall and is was great! For me it was the first time being on a Mountain Bike, but the Guides were really good explaining everything to me and very patient. The Tour itsfel was beautyful and also going swiming in the waterfall was a highlight. The bikes and the equipment is very good quality and in a very good shape. I can recommend the tour! We left 2 days after tour, otherwise we would have done another one. Thank you for the great experience.
6. Waterfalls El Chiflón and Lagunas de Montebello.
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
We visit 3 to 4 lagoons, among which is the Tziscao lagoon, this lagoon is international, half is in Mexico and the other in Guatemala, from the viewpoint you can see the Guatemalan houses. Cascadas el Chiflón, is a chain of waterfalls that form the currents of the San Vicente River in the abrupt topography of the territory of the municipality of Tzimol, where the waterfalls of “El Suspiro”, “Angel Wing”, “Rainbow Iris” originate, among others. ”,“ Quinceañera ”and the main“ Velo de Novia ”of 120 m. of height, same that when falling form natural pools of waters of intense blue color.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Tickets, Travel insurance during the transfer.
Exclusions: Private transportation, Gratuities, Food and drinks., Extra activities on the sites.
7. San Cristóbal de las Casas Photo Walking Tour
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
This is a unique photo walk that only I do in town. We discover city, talk about Chiapas, coffee, local habits, our lives and of course I take photos of you that I provide within 3 days after the experience.
Inclusions: Professional photo camera and me as a photographer
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8. Pottery workshop with traditional potters
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Working with clay and feel it between your hands. We will learn about traditional prehispanic ways of clay preparation and pottery handcraft. We will not only learn about Tseltal living culture but also we will share and live it.
Inclusions: Tipical breakfast prepared by the artisan, Donation for the potters, Private transportation
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Reviewed By Charlotte C
It was definitely a great idea to book this tour to discover more about the surroundings of San Cristobal and the traditions of the people who live there. My favorite part was the visit of the hand-made textiles managed by amazing entrepreneurs women. We got the chance to dress with traditional clothes as you can see on the picture! Rudy is a true passionate guide, which made the tour even more interested. The fact that it’s only very small group (we were 3 and I think the maximum is 4) made it more interactive between us and also less intrusive for the people who live in the towns we visited.
9. Customs of indigenous villages of Chiapas
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4.9 based on 19 reviews
I grew up with the traditions and legends of indigenous and mestizo peoples of Chiapas, where I come from. I learned them from my grandparents, parents and later, during my university career, I delved into diferent historical and social aspects. I also lived a historical moment in my town, witnessing the armed revolution of the EZLN (Zapatistas). My passion for traditions and legends continues to be more and more alive and I enjoy sharing it with visitors from Chiapas. I have shared it for 10 years, receiving very positive comments.
Inclusions: entrances, Private transportation, Breakfast
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Reviewed By 321phoebea
Words cannot describe how amazing this tour with Experiencias Chiapas is. I would recommend it to everyone. Rudy is the most kind, knowledgable and patient guide. He is so happy to answer all of your questions (in perfect English!) and he allows the day to flow very naturally allowing time for each person to complete their pottery and ask anything! Also it was great that he just takes small groups (only 3 of us when I went) because this makes the experience feel a lot more relaxed and authentic. I came away with not only an insight into the ladies' clay pottery techniques but knowledge on their culture too. Not to mention the BEST food I've had in Mexico that the ladies prepare for you to sit around a table and enjoy with them! The ladies do not push it at all (because they're just passionate about their art) but I would recommend bringing some cash because once you get there you'll definitely want to buy some of their beautiful pottery. I don't want to give too much away... but long story short YOU HAVE TO DO THIS EXCURSION. I will be sure to recommend this experience for years to come! Thank you!
10. Na Bolom Museum (Archaeological, photographic archive, Lacandon culture, nursery)
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4.9 based on 8 reviews
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.
Inclusions: Restroom on board
Exclusions: Lunch
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.
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