San Cristobal: 5 Days Jungle Adventure Shared bathroom cabin outside the jungle

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ID: GYG690613-1133655
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Country: Mexico

Duration: 5 days


Description

Discover Mexico's most important biosphere reserve, Montes Azules, exploring it by motorboat along the Lacantún River.
Day 1:
Departing early from San Cristóbal de Las Casas, we'll visit the majestic El Chiflón waterfall, enjoying its 70-meter drop. Next, we'll explore the Montebello Lakes and then transfer to the Las Nubes tourist center for a hike to witness the impressive waterfalls. We'll spend the night at the Las Nubes tourist center. (Lunch and dinner included)

Day 2:
In the morning, we'll take a hike to the viewpoints of Las Nubes. Then, we'll transfer to Campamento Río Ixcan for a motorboat tour along the Lacantún River, where we can observe the flora and fauna of the Chiapas jungle. With luck, we might spot toucans and macaws flying across the river. At a certain point, we'll trek through the jungle to visit some gigantic Ceiba trees. We'll spend the night at Campamento Río Ixcan, accompanied by a beautiful chorus of howler monkeys. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner included)

Day 3:
Early morning, we'll head to the 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, one of Chiapas' most astonishing archaeological sites with temples rising amidst the jungle. We'll then proceed to Campamento Río Lacanjá to explore an interpretive trail, gaining a deeper understanding of the importance of the evergreen highland jungle. We'll spend the night at Campamento Río Lacanjá. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner included)

Day 4:
In the morning, we visit the Bonampak archaeological site, where we can observe some of the most impressive murals in the Mayan world. We return to Campamento Río Lacanjá for a three-hour jungle hike to visit the Lacanjá archaeological site and take a refreshing dip in the Moctuniha waterfalls. We sleep at Campamento Río Lacanjá. (Breakfast, lunch, dinner included)

Day 5:
Early morning, we'll transfer to the Palenque archaeological site to explore one of the most significant Mayan cities. Afterwards, 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)

Highlights

  • Visit the majestic El Chiflón Waterfall
  • Explore the stunning Montebello Lakes
  • Overnight stay at Las Nubes tourist center

Guiding languages

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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.