Chiapas is a paradise of natural wonders and together with the state of Oaxaca, is a global biodiversity “hotspot”, forming part of the Meso-American Biological Corridor. It has a diversity of ecosystems, tropical rainforest, montane cloud forest, mangrove swamps, deciduous dry forest, grassland plains, pine forest, even tundra on the highest volcanic peaks. Chiapas...
Both of these natural attractions are about 2 hours travelling time from San Cristobal. The first is one of the least visited but most beautiful places in Chiapas, a large waterfall within the Rio La Venta canyon. To get to the river, there is a pathway down the canyon sides, through semi-deciduous forest....
Both of these very different waterfalls are located on the road between Ocosingo and Palenque. If you are visiting the Palenque ruins, then be sure to include these natural wonders in your itinerary. Although Agua Azul (Blue-Waterfalls) has been experienced significant tourism development over recent years, this natural sight is still unsurpassed. This waterfall...
If you have 4- 5 days, the largest and best preserved area of tropical rainforest in North America is well worth exploring. Here you will encounter ancient Maya cities, small Lacandon Indian villages, beautiful lakes and rivers, and pristine rainforest that is home for many species of animal. The forest is sufficiently large to...
A visit to this spectacular series of waterfalls, about 2 hours from San Cristobal, is best in the morning or midweek to avoid the crowds. The popularity of this attraction is understandable; many small waterfalls, rapids and blue turquoise pools within the forest, some suitable for swimming, lead you to the astounding final fall,...
A spectacular canyon between Tuxtla Gutierrez and the pretty colonial city of Chiapa de Corzo, about 45 minutes from San Cristobal. The best way to see this canyon is by boat along the Grijalva River. These leave from the quay in Chiapa de Corzo. The Sumidero is one of the deepest and narrow canyons...
The archaeological site of Tonina is just 2 hours from San Cristobal, close to the city of Ocosingo. The majority of this site was excavated only relatively recently during the 70s 80s and 90s. The principal structure, the acropolis, rises over 70 metres above the main plaza and is one of the highest structures...
This amazing site is worth visiting just for its spectacular setting, in the heart of the Lacandon Rainforest, on the banks of the wild Usumacinta River and is relatively close to Bonampak, another Mayan site, famous for its coloured murals. To reach the ruins you have to take a boat from the Chol Indian...
The most visited Mayan site in Chiapas and a World Heritage Site is spectacularly positioned within a lush rainforest, the temples and pyramids seemingly emerging from the forest backdrop. The best time to visit is during the quieter early morning when the ruins and forest are often enveloped in a mysterious mist, penetrated by...
This gorgeous state of southeastern Mexico has been described as one or if not the most beautiful and fascinating region in Mexico. You are definitely spoilt for choice in Chiapas, a compact state with many types of attraction, from pristine rainforests, lakes, spectacular canyons to breath-taking Mayan ruins, quiet Pacific beaches and captivating Mayan Indian villages....