Top 15 San Cristobal & Chiapas Tours

1.Canyon, Viewpoints & Chiapa de Corzo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 231 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $85Our pick

From San Cristóbal, you’ll travel by air-conditioned minivan to Sumidero Canyon for lookout views and a 1-hour-45-minute shared motorboat ride. Then explore Chiapa de Corzo’s fountain and market before returning. Spanish and English are listed, though some departures may offer limited English.

“Excellent. Eric was clearly very experienced and one felt very safe in 'Eric Group' . Eric was also very charming and good fun. Recommended but very little English if an English running commentary is important to you..”

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2.Chamula and Zinacantán Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 203 reviews · 5 hours · from $32

Travel from San Cristóbal with an English or Spanish-speaking guide to San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán. Expect a striking church visit, Tzotzil weaving, handmade tortillas, coffee, and regional pox tasting, with time to browse local textiles.

“Miguel spoke great English, he explained everything, which meant we understood everything we saw. I was expecting that the weaving shop in Zinacantán would be very touristy but it’s not. The women working there are genuinely happy. Chamula church was as different as a church can be. I liked the smell of pine leaves, the candles and seeing the genuine rituals taking place. All that, and more, was explained by Miguel. Good trip. Better to go with a guide and Miguel was excellent.”

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3.Agua Azul, Misol Ha & Palenque Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 186 reviews · from $69

Travel from San Cristóbal to Agua Azul, Misol Ha, and Palenque with round-trip transport and entrance fees included. Expect a 14 to 19-hour day, Spanish-speaking drivers such as Tonio, David, or Paco, bumpy roads, jungle waterfalls, and Mayan ruins.

“the Azul waterfallsxwere the most unique I have ever seen You can BYO food instead of paying 250 pesos fur a buffet. You also don't need to pay for a guide at the Mayan Archaeological site as there are signs at each spot in English and the guide just reads those to the people anyway 🤣🤣🤣”

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4.Sumidero Canyon and Chiapa de Corzo Tour Compartido

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 131 reviews · 8 hours · from $140

Travel from San Cristóbal to Sumidero Canyon by air-conditioned vehicle, stop at scenic viewpoints, then take a 90-minute boat ride beneath towering canyon walls. You also get one hour in Chiapa de Corzo. English and Spanish guides are available, including guide Julian on some departures.

“Excursión totalmente recomendada si planeas visitar todos los puntos incluidos. Puntuales en el transporte y las visitas. Personal amable. Creo que si tienes intención de visitar un poco Chiapa de Corzo, aunque es pequeño, el tiempo es escaso, ya que no hay tiempo para comer hasta ese momento y si paras a comer apenas tienes tiempo para dar un paseo para volver en transfer. En nuestro caso no fue un inconveniente porque nos quedamos en Chiapa de Corzo en vez de regresar con la excursión y de esa forma tuvimos más tiempo para poder disfrutarlo.”

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5.Sumidero Canyon & Chiapa de Corzo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 102 reviews · 9 hours · from $50

From San Cristóbal, ride by van to Sumidero Canyon for a 100-minute shared boat trip, then spend 80 minutes in Chiapa de Corzo. The Spanish-speaking driver and boat staff provide commentary, while entrance fees and transport are covered. Food, drinks, and a guide are not included.

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6.Palenque: Palenque Ruins, Agua Azul Waterfalls and Misol-Ha

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 77 reviews · 11 - 14 hours · from $99

Leave Palenque at 8:00 A.M. for three striking Chiapas sights: Maya temples in the jungle, the 50-meter Misol-Há waterfall, and the turquoise cascades of Agua Azul. Spanish service, hotel pickup, entrance fees, and transport are included. The day can end in Palenque or San Cristóbal de las Casas.

“pratique pour aller à San Cristobal. Les lieux où nous sommes allés valent vraiment le coup, c'est super joli. ce serait bien d'inclure le guide pour le site de Palenque.”

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7.Agua Azul and Palenque Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 75 reviews · 19 hours · from $98

Travel from San Cristóbal to Agua Azul, Misol-Ha, and Palenque by air-conditioned minivan. You get entrance fees and a Spanish-speaking driver, with the option to continue your journey from Palenque. Expect an early start, winding roads, and nearly five hours of return travel.

“This activity was amazing. We choose it as practical way to continue our trip from Palenque. Consider to wake up early and the time spent on the bus. Although it's a great chance to see a lot of small rural villages along the way. We had enough time to visit the places, only Palenque was a bit tight but doable. Our drive really made this activity exceptional. He was very kind, flexible, and really cared about the passengers, telling stories about Chiapas (in Spanish). I'd recommend it.”

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8.Montebello Lakes and Chiflon Day Tour from San Cristobal

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 68 reviews · 13.5 hours · from $46

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from San Cristóbal to El Chiflón Waterfalls and Montebello Lakes. Walk eco trails, cross bridges, see Velo de Novia, and stand between Mexico and Guatemala. The Spanish-speaking driver handles transport and park fees, but you should expect a very long day.

“L’escursione vale la pena farla solo per le cascate Chiflon. Il lago di Montebello piuttosto deludente!”

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9.Sumidero National Park Full-Day Trip from San Cristobal

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 66 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $139

Travel from San Cristobal to Sumidero Canyon by van, cruise between towering canyon walls, then visit Chiapa de Corzo and its famous Mudéjar fountain. EcoExperiencias México offers Spanish and English service, with private or small-group options. Confirm your guide language before departure.

“We made this tour as 4 people with Gonzalo on March 24, 2025. I travel a lot and this tour was the worst experience I ever had. The tour supposed to start at 9 am, but nobody showed up. After trying to contact them and GYG for 45 minutes, tour provider and GYG solved the issue and agreed to take us at 10 am, 1 hour later than usual. Our “tour guide” was not an actual guide but a person who knew the area. He didn’t speak English, although we HAVE paid for an English tour. We arrived to the port for the boats for Sumidero Canyon. A group left…”

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10.Palenque: Yaxchilán and Bonampak Archaeological Area Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 65 reviews · 12.5 hours · from $105

Leave Palenque around 6:00 AM for Yaxchilán and Bonampak with Jaguar Negro. Ride a lancha on the Usumacinta River, explore remote Maya ruins, see Bonampak’s painted rooms, and meet Lacandone people. Breakfast and site entries are included, while local guides and lunch cost extra.

“This is much too long for a day trip. The driver drove dangerously fast in the morning because he wanted to get us back in time. Van ride was very uncomfortable because there were too many people in the van, as 2 people were added. Please consider splitting this into two separate trips. It took 14 hours, not the 12.5 advertised. The guide the driver recommended cost 2,000 pesos, not the 200 advertised.”

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11.Sumidero Canyon, Chiapa de Corzo, & Miradores

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 63 reviews · 9 hours · from $56

From San Cristóbal, you’ll cruise the Grijalva River through Sumidero Canyon, look for monkeys, birds, and crocodiles, visit Chiapa de Corzo, then stop at three canyon viewpoints. Spanish-speaking staff, transport, park fees, and boat tickets are included.

“Le canyon est vraiment magnifique, surtout vu du bateau. Les promontoires sont sympas mais pas exceptionnels, sachant que cela augmente énormément la durée de transport (trop longue du coup) Par contre la sortie bateau est vraiment top, avec de bonnes explications du capitaine. Nous avons pu voir oiseaux, singes et crocodiles dans un décor somptueux. L’arrêt à Chiapa de Corzo vaut le détour. Dommage que l’horaire de retour n’ait pas été respecté”

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12.Yaxchilan & Bonampak Ruins and Lacandon Jungle from Palenque

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 44 reviews · 13 hours · from $210

Leave Palenque before sunrise for Bonampak and Yaxchilan, two Maya sites far inside Chiapas. You will cruise about an hour on the Usumacinta River, see Bonampak’s famous murals, and explore jungle ruins near Guatemala. The tour is Spanish-led and limited to 14 people.

“En raison du contexte politique, l’excursion a été modifiée : nous n’avons pas pu visiter le site de Yaxchilan, à la place de quoi nous avons visité la cité perdue de Lacanja et fait une excursion dans la forêt lacandone. Le site de Bonampak était très intéressant à visiter (même si généralement sous la pluie début fin octobre) et loin du tourisme de masse.”

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13.Cascadas de Chiflon and Lagos de Montebello

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 44 reviews · 13 hours · from $145

Travel from San Cristobal to Chiflon Waterfalls and Montebello Lakes with hotel pickup, park fees, insurance, and a certified English or Spanish-speaking driver. Walk to Bridal Veil Waterfall, swim if conditions allow, then visit about five lakes, including the Mexico-Guatemala border lake.

“El transporte es bueno, el tour bastante atropellado y la elección de tiempos horrible, pues son muchos lugares donde no hay realmente mucho por hacer y en los que si, no tienes tiempo de hacer mucho. No hay guía, sólo el conductor que te dice someramente a donde llegas y que se puede encontrar. Puntualidad aceptable y buena limpieza.”

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14.Sumidero Canyon, Viewpoints & Chiapa de Corzo

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 9 hours · from $93

Travel from San Cristóbal to Sumidero Canyon for lookout views and a 100-minute boat ride past crocodiles, monkeys, birds, and dramatic rock walls. Then explore Chiapa de Corzo. English and Spanish service is available, with guides such as Jorge or Angelina depending on the departure.

“Angelina, our guide, was lovely. She really cared for us and translated everything into English (in our experience this is rare). The driver drove really safe and was super nice. The boot tour through the canyon was super special: we saw monkeys and multiple crocodiles. 🐊 🐒🐒 The pick-up and drop-off was easy and without problems.”

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15.From Palenque: Palenque Ruins and waterfalls Roberto Barrios

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 38 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $93

Travel from Palenque to the jungle-shrouded ruins, then spend time at Roberto Barrios waterfalls. Hotel pickup, transport, and entry fees are included, but a guide may cost extra. Expect a full day with possible vehicle changes and Spanish-only staff.

“Trip included the promised sights, Palenque ruins and Roberto Barrios waterfalls. Both are well worth your time and money. The transport was confusing as we kept jumping from one van to another. There was no tour guide, but we paid the lady who rode the van with us 400 pesos each for a guided tour and she was pretty well informed. Overall we would do it again. Nola Lara”

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