ITINERARY “THE BEST OF CHIAPAS”
6 DAYS & 5 NIGHTS

DAY 1: ZOO - SUMIDERO CANYON – CHIAPA DE CORZO – HOTEL IN TUXTLA GUTIÉRREZ

We will pick you up at Tuxtla Gutierrez airport (we recommend an arrival in the morning). We begin the tour in a two hour boat trip through the SUMIDERO CANYON, which was formed by a geological fault millions of years ago. Driving along the GRIJALVA RIVER, which runs through the Sumidero Canyon, you should expect a spectacular landscape in the midst of a fascinating rain forest. You will be able to watch some of the numerous species of animals, like crocodiles or monkeys. Following this we make a short visit to the historical town of CHIAPA DE CORZO, with the known colonial fountain and the POCHOTA TREE in the center of the town. We will have time to have a meal. In the afternoon we will go to the MARIMBA PLAZA to dance and enjoy the happy songs played live. We will then return to our Hotel in Tuxtla Gutiérrez.


VIP Hotel: Camino Real www.caminoreal.com
4* Hotel: Best Western Arecas www.hotelarecas.com.mx 

DAY 2: ZINACANTAN – SAN JUAN CHAMULA – CITY TOUR IN SAN CRISTOBAL

Have breakfast at Hotel. 9:00 AM Depart from the Hotel. We drive in direction to the picturesque town of SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LAS CASAS, city founded in 1528. This morning we visit the local indigenous communities of ZINACATAN and SAN JUAN CHAMULA. This tour gives us a chance to experience their culture, traditions and unique way of living. We will visit a Zinacantan Indigenous family to learn how they live. We will visit their churches where they still practice their traditional rites and rituals. An impressive and unforgettable experience! We will then return to San Cristóbal de las Casas for a city tour visiting the market areas, the cathedral, Santo Domingo Church and Central Plaza finishing at our hotel. Your afternoon is free to explore further or simply relax. Hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas.

DAY 3: AGUA AZUL WATERFALLS – MISOL HA WATERFALL – ARRIVAL TO PALENQUE

Breakfast at Hotel.
8:30 AM Depart from the Hotel.Today we leave the city of San Cristóbal journeying to the outstanding WATERFALLS OF AGUA AZUL. Their turquoise blue water whitely foams in hundreds of cascades along flat rocks in the midst of the green wild jungle. You can refresh and swim in the colorful waters, eat something or just relax before we set out to THE MISOL-HÁ WATERFALL which rushes via a rock edge 35 meters at depth. The natural pool offers a second opportunity to refresh before we end our day in Palenque. Hotel in Palenque.

4*: www.ciudadreal.com.mx/palenque/es/index.html ó www.mayatulipanes.com.mx

VIP: www.hotelesmision.com.mx/hoteles.asp?IDHotel=7 ó www.chan-kah.com.mx
DAY 4: ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE OF PALENQUE – CAMPECHE

Breakfast at Hotel.
8:30 AM Depart from the Hotel. This morning we visit the archaeological site of PALENQUE, one of the most important cities of the Classic Era of the Maya, where you can visit the Temple of Skulls, Temple of the Inscriptions, Temple of the Red Queen, the Main Palace, Temple of the Crosses and the museum along with other wonders of the Maya Culture. In the afternoon we drive to Campeche. Hotel in Campeche.

DÍA 5: KABAH – UXMAL – MÉRIDA

Brekfast at Hotel.
8:30 Short visit in Campeche – drive to KABAH. Kabah is a monumental example of the Puuc style architecture. Recent investigations indicate the zone was inhabited in 250 B.C. and reached its splendor in the 8th and 9th centuries of our era. We will continue to UXMAL, which is considered as the most splendid archaeological site from the Pre Hispanic era on the American Continent. Uxmal is worldwide known because of the proportions of its majestic constructions decorated with delicate embossment, which are carved with elegance and precision, astounding both, scientific community and visitors, since the Mayan builders had neither metal tools nor detectable means of transportation.

We will continue to MÉRIDA, city founded in 1542 by the Spaniard Francisco de Montejo over the ruins of the Mayan city T'ho and receiving its name to evoke the conquerors the city of Mérida in Spain.  Hotel in Mérida.

Hotel 5*: Los Aluxes  www.aluxes.com.mx

DÍA 6: MÉRIDA –CHICHEN ITZA – CANCUN

Breakfast at Hotel.
9:00 AM Drive to CHICHEN ITZA. Chichen - Itza is the most visited archaeological site in the peninsula of Yucatan due to its extraordinary architecture beauty and its geographical location. It was founded in the year 514 of our era by the priest LAKIN CHAN who was also called Itzamna. This is why their people were called since the foundation, chanes or itzaes. We will visit The Castle, The Group of a Thousand Columns, The Tzompantli, Temple of the Eagles, Temple of the Warriors, El Mercado and the largest Ball Game in Mesoamerica (168 meters in length and 70 meters in width). We will then continue our journey to CANCUN and will leave you in your Hotel in Cancun, where our services end.

OPTIONAL:   We can help you reserve hotel nights in Cancun according to hotel category you wish. Please contact us for prices and availability.

 

Tour includes:

  • Accommodation in hotels of selected choice (VIP or 4*):

1 night in Tuxtla Gutiérrez
1 night in San Cristóbal de las Casas
1 night in Palenque
1 night in Campeche
1 night in Mérida

  • Land Transportation: Air-conditioned for 6 days during tour, starting at pick up in Tuxtla Gutiérrez airport until last day drop off in Cancun Hotel.

-  Van for 4 to 12 passengers
-  Bus for 13 or more passengers

English, French or Italian speaking guide during the whole Tour

 

  • Admission fees: Boat trip in Sumidero Canyon, Zinacantan Church, San Juan Chamula Church, Agua Azul Waterfalls, Misol Há Waterfall, Palenque, Uxmal, Kabah and Chichón Itza.
  • 4x Breakfast: Scrambled or fried eggs on choice, bread, butter, juice, coffee or tea

 

  • 1x Breakfast Bufette: In Tuxtla’s Hotel
  • Tips for bellboys and chambermaids.

 

Other services are not included if they are not mentioned.

In order to enjoy your trip you need to arrive to Tuxtla Gutierrez airport before noon and to take a flight back from Cancun at least one day after the tour is finished.  We recommend you to read the general business conditions before booking a tour.  For prices, further questions, information or reservations don’t hesitate to CONTACT us. 

 

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