8-day Chiapas Adventure: Ziplines, Waterfalls, and Ruins

After arriving at Tuxtla Gutierrez Airport, meet a Journey Mexico guide who will privately transfer you to the colonial highland town of San Cristobal de Las Casas.
En route, enjoy your first adventure with a boat ride along the twisting river that cuts through the Sumidero Canyon. This incredible and ancient canyon boasts vertical walls reaching around 3,300-feet-high (1,000 meters) and is also home to protected and endangered species including the river crocodile. After, arrive at your lovely hotel and enjoy the rest of the evening to relax.
Hotel: Hotel Bo

Head to El Arcotete, a beautiful ecotourism park on the outskirts of San Cristóbal. Hike through lush forest, explore limestone caves, and zipline over the River Fogotico. Visit the park’s signature stone arch before returning to town with time to browse local shops or cafés.
Hotel: Hotel Bo

Gain a deeper understanding of Maya heritage with a visit to the nearby villages of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán. Walk through their markets and churches, learning how Catholic and indigenous beliefs intertwine in daily rituals. Meet local artisans and admire handwoven textiles before returning to San Cristóbal for an evening at leisure.
Hotel: Hotel Bo

Travel toward the tropical lowlands to see the famous Agua Azul waterfalls, where cascades tumble into brilliant turquoise pools. Swim or relax by the river before continuing to Palenque. Along the way, admire Chiapas’ lush mountain scenery and changing climate zones.
Hotel: Hotel Boutique Quinta Cha Nab Nal

Visit the UNESCO-listed archeological site of Palenque, one of the Maya world’s most atmospheric ruins. Explore the Temple of the Inscriptions and the Palace as your guide shares stories of ancient kings and myths. Later, visit Misol-Ha, a 35-meter waterfall where a path leads behind the cascade for a refreshing jungle experience.
Hotel: Hotel Boutique Quinta Cha Nab Nal

Set off early into the remote Lacandon Jungle. Reach Yaxchilán by boat along the Usumacinta River and wander among temples draped in vines, filled with howler monkey calls. Continue to Bonampak, known for its vividly preserved murals that reveal Maya life and ceremony. Return to Palenque by evening.
Hotel: Hotel boutique Quinta Cha Nab Nal

Depart for Villahermosa and visit La Venta Park Museum, home to colossal Olmec stone heads and ancient artifacts from one of Mesoamerica’s earliest civilizations. Take a guided walk along the sculpture trail before checking into your hotel for a relaxing final evening.
Overnight: Quinta Eden Villahermosa

Meet your driver for a private transfer to Villahermosa Airport for your onward flight home.