8-Day Chiapas Natural Beauty & Ancient History

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Today you will discover the craftsmanship of the San Cristobal region and its culture. The Tzotz Maya live in these villages and still maintain their traditions and language. First, you'll visit the Iglesia de San Juan church, a whitewashed, centuries-old church with a big story to tell. Then you'll visit the town of Zinacantan, an indigenous town with strong cultural ties to the highland Maya people. Finally, you'll finish in the Amatenango Valley before heading back to your hotel.

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In the morning after breakfast, you will visit the San Cristobal market, its squares and its magnificent church in the central square. In the afternoon, you will drive 3.5 hours to go to the Chiflón waterfall, which is quite impressive for its height. You'll walk for 45 minutes to reach the waterfall but upon arriving, you'll be in awe of its beauty and the tumbling water which flies down a rockface of 120 metres. You'll then continue the journey to your new hotel for the night.

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You won't believe you're in Mexico when you see these huge lakes lined with fir forests. Welcome to the lakes of Montebello! This incredible national park is home to 59 multi-coloured lakes in a pine forest and two Maya ruins. It is one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in the country made up of unique limestone karst formations, lakes and pine and oak forests. In the afternoon, you will arrive at your ecotourism resort, "las Guacamayas".

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One of the particularities of the region is the migration of red parrots. They come by the thousands during a particular time of year. You will observe this on a wildlife boat tour in the morning before heading back to your hotel for breakfast. In the afternoon, you will visit the archaeological site of Bonampak, known for its incredibly well-preserved pre-classical mural paintings which date back to 580 to 800. You'll then continue to your new hotel for the night.

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In the morning after breakfast, you will visit the archaeological site of Yaxchilán in the heart of the jungle. You will go there by boat, observing many wild animals along the way. In the afternoon, you will take a short drive to Roberto Barrios' waterfalls where you can relax as they are much less well known than the Agua Azul waterfalls which are often very busy. You will experience a privileged moment with nature before arriving at your new eco-lodge for the night.

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In the morning, you will visit the nearby emblematic site of Palenque, Tonina's great rival at that time. This ancient Mayan city is said to date back to around 226 BC to AD 799; it is a glorious alternative to the more famous Chichen Itza. In the afternoon, you will relax at the nearby Misol Ha waterfalls. Surrounded by tropical vegetation, this small waterfall tumbles into a pool which is a light blue colour due to the high mineral content.