18| Chiapas | 04 Days – 03 Nights
Mexico has numerous states full of culture and natural landscapes, one of these states is Chiapas, located in the south of the country and on the border with Guatemala. In its towns you will find a combination of colonial architecture and well preserved indigenous tradition. This is a hidden place among the vast rain forest, where you will find amazing Mayan pyramids in architecture, series of natural waterfalls as blue as the sky and mountainous landscapes that will make you feel among giants. An extensive tour for those looking for…
Mexico has numerous states full of culture and natural landscapes, one of these states is Chiapas, located in the south of the country and on the border with Guatemala. In its towns you will find a combination of colonial architecture and well preserved indigenous tradition. This is a hidden place among the vast rain forest, where you will find amazing Mayan pyramids in architecture, series of natural waterfalls as blue as the sky and mountainous landscapes that will make you feel among giants. An extensive tour for those looking for places with deep culture, historical legacy, world-class museums, pyramids, and archaeological sites that will take you through authentic history, traditions, ethnicity, lifestyle, and the very intellectuality of well preserved cultures.
Monuments / Attractions Envisaged
Sumidero Canyon: natural geological wonder, carved as an incision through the Mountains by the forceful waters of the Grijalva River.
San Cristobal de las Casas: church, handcraft market, sightseeing on the City.
San Juan Chamula: Indian Community, church, culture.
Misol-Ha/Agua Azul: Waterfalls and waterhole.
Palenque: Temple of Inscriptions, Royal Pakal Tomb, The Palace, The Temples of the Cross, The Temples of the Jaguar, The Temple of the Sun.
Villahermosa: Sightseeing on the City, Museum: La Venta.
Accommodation Overview
As part of the Chiapas tour you will be staying at a selection of four star hotels.
Equipped with modern day facilities, these hotels are known to offer the utmost care and comfort along with high standards of service.
Accommodation for your tour will be as described below, at the following properties:
2 Night at Casa Mexicana 4* or Similar in San Cristobal de las Casas on Bed and Breakfast basis.
1 Nights at Hotel Tulija Express 4* or Similar in Palenque on Bed and Breakfast basis.
Hotel Casa Mexicana San Cristobal 5* – located in the mountainous and colonial city of San Cristobal de Las Casas, the hotel offer all the amenities, comforts and personal services of a fine property. You would be surrounded of comfort, Mexican art, gardens and excellence services.
Hotel Tulija Express 4* – Tulija Express is the 4 stars Palenque hotel that you and your family are looking to discover the charm and unique mysticism of southeast Mexico. In addition to comfortable rooms, Tulija Express offers you a restaurant with great menu and room service, swimming pool, free Wi-Fi and a full list of services that guarantees your satisfaction regardless if you’re visiting us on business or vacation purposes.
* Please note that should accommodation in the above listed hotels not be available at the time of your visit we will offer a similar standard.
Board Basis (Meal Plan) & Included Services
Welcome greeting at the airport in Tuxtla Gutierrez.
Transportation in air conditioned vehicles.
English speaking guide during the days of the tour.
03 nights accommodation at the hotels mentioned above on DBL occupancy.
Daily breakfast at all the above hotels.
Visits mentioned in the itinerary, including entrance fees to the archaeological sites.
Government taxes.
Exclusions
Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, alcoholic/non- alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, medical expenses, airport taxes, any Insurance etc.
Any meals other than the mentioned.
Gratuities in hotel (maids and bell boys).
Information
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Departure/Starting CityTuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas
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Hotels during TourCasa Mexicana 4* or Similar (San Cristobal de las Casas) | Hotel Tulija Express 4* or Similar (Palenque)
Day 1: Tuxtla Gutierrez – Sumidero Canyon – San Cristobal de las Casas.
Overnight in San Cristobal de Las Casas | Casa Mexicana 4* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis | Travelling Distance Approx. 65 km
Day 2: San Cristobal de Las Casas – Indian Communities – San Cristobal de Las Casas
Overnight in San Cristobal de Las Casas | Casa Mexicana 4* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis | Travelling Distance Approx. 33 km
Day 3: San Cristobal de las Casas – Agua Azul – Misol Ha – Palenque.
Overnight in Palenque | Hotel Tulija Express 4* or Similar | Standard room on Bed & Breakfast basis | Travelling Distance Approx. 240 km
Day 4: Palenque – Museo La Venta – Villahermosa Airport
Travelling Distance Approx. 390 km