San Cristobal: 4 Days Nature Tour in the Lacandon Jungle

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Explore Mexico's most biodiverse biosphere reserve, Montes Azules, by navigating the Lacantún River. Discover the awe-inspiring archaeological sites of Yaxchilán, Bonampak, and Palenque

Highlights

  • Visit the majestic El Chiflón Waterfall
  • Explore the stunning Montebello Lakes
  • Overnight stay at Campamento Río Ixcan by the Lacantún River

Description

Day 1: We will depart early from San Cristóbal de Las Casas to visit the majestic El Chiflón waterfall and enjoy its 70-meter drop. Afterward, we'll visit the Montebello Lakes and then transfer to Campamento Río Ixcan where we'll sleep by the Lacantún River with a beautiful chorus of howler monkeys. (Lunch included) Day 2: Early in the morning, we'll explore the jungle by motorboat along the Lacantún River, where we can observe the flora and fauna of the Chiapas jungle. With a bit of luck, we might spot toucans and macaws flying across the river. At a certain point, we'll walk through the jungle to visit some gigantic Ceiba trees. We'll return to the tourist center and then drive for 3.5 hours to visit the Bonampak archaeological site, where we'll see some of the most impressive murals of the Mayan world. Later, we'll transfer to Campamento Río Lacanjá, where we'll spend the night deep in the jungle. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner included). Day 3: Early morning, we'll head to the Chol community of Frontera Corozal, where we'll board a motorboat to sail the mightiest river in Mexico, the Usumacinta River, until we reach the lost city of Yaxchilán. Nestled amidst the jungle, Yaxchilán boasts some of the most astonishing archaeological sites in Chiapas. We'll return to the campsite for a 2-hour jungle trek to visit the Moctuniha waterfalls and take a refreshing dip in this paradisiacal spot. We'll spend the night at Campamento Río Lacanjá. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner included). Day 4: Early morning, we'll transfer to the archaeological site of Palenque to explore one of the most important Mayan cities. Then, we'll head to San Cristóbal de las Casas, stopping along the way to visit the Misol-ha and Agua Azul waterfalls. End of service. (Breakfast included).

Includes

Ground transportation throughout the tour in an air-conditioned van. The indicated foods. One night's lodging at the Río Ixcan Camp. Two nights of lodging at the Río Lacanjá Camp. Entrance tickets to the archaeological sites of Yaxchilán, Bonampak and Palenque. Transportation by motor boat to visit Yaxchilán. Transportation by motor boat along the Lacantún River. Entrances to the waterfalls of Misol-ha and Agua Azul, Moctuniha and Chiflón. Entrance tickets to the Palenque and Montebello Lakes National Park. Medical expenses insurance. Specialized guide throughout the tour. Hydration throughout the journey. Aluminum bottle for hydration.

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