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 $32Best value

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.Customs of indigenous villages of Chiapas

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $77Top rated

Travel from San Cristóbal with Rudy or another English-speaking guide to Chamula and nearby Indigenous communities. See a ritual-filled church, cemetery traditions, local art, textile making, and traditional dress. The small group is capped at four, with breakfast available for an extra cost.

“Something I feel must be done when visiting San Cristobal, great to learn about and see some old traditions which are still followed in modern day. Tour guide was knowledgeable and good with communication. Overall I feel the tour was worthwhile, albeit perhaps a slight bit overpriced.”

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8.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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9.Sumidero Canyon, Chiapa de Corzo Magical Town from San Cristóbal de las Casas

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 70 reviews · 6 hours (approx.)

Travel from San Cristóbal to Sumidero Canyon for a two-hour Grijalva River boat ride beneath towering walls, then explore Chiapa de Corzo. Hotel pickup, transport, park fees, and a professional guide are included. English guidance may not cover the boat ride itself.

“We booked the 6 h tour without the viewpoints (miradores) but found ourselves on a 10 h tour with miradores which was not clear to us in the beginning. If you are staying in San Cristobal book the tour at one of the many tour companies von the street "Real de Guadeloupe", it only costs half of the price here, which means 600 MXN = 30 €. The canyon is absolutely amazing. I would always do the boat trip again. Chiapas is nice. A stay of 1-2 h is sufficient.”

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10.Sumidero Canyon, Miradores del Cañón and Pueblo Chiapa de Corzo.

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 70 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from San Cristóbal in an air-conditioned vehicle to Sumidero Canyon’s viewpoints and a 90-minute boat ride, watching for crocodiles, monkeys, birds, and waterfalls. Finish with free time in Chiapa de Corzo. Pickup is offered in central hotels, and groups are limited to 14.

“The ridiculous process of receiving a ticket from the office in San Cristobal. Why? Why could this not have been sent and checked electronically? The office was not open at the advertised time. If we had arrived in San Cristobal later the office would have been closed and we would not have been able to collect the ticket. Why was this info not available at the time of booking before any monies were taken? The pickup was over half an hour late - it was not possible to get hold of anyone to find out where they were! The tour itself was ok, but the messing about to get it…”

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11.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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12.Cañon Del Sumidero, miradores From San Cristobal de Las Casas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend about eight hours exploring Sumidero Canyon from San Cristóbal de las Casas. Visit two canyon viewpoints, ride a boat along the Grijalva River, watch for crocodiles and monkeys, then browse crafts in Chiapa de Corzo. Shared transport, park fees, and a Spanish-speaking operator are included.

“Wonderful experience, beautiful place. Tour guide provided clear explanation of the sites. The transport van was clean with AC.”

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13.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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14.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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15.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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