Tuxtla Gutiérrez

Boat ride through Sumidero Canyon and visit to Indian Villages

4.8(8 reviews)
12hFree cancellation

Description

Start your day with the Sumidero Canyon where you will enjoy a motorboat cruise through the middle of this spectacular canyon, the road descends more than 1500 meters and reaches the Grijalva River where the Sumidero Canyon has cliffs from 100 to 1000 meters high. It is very often possible to see local wildlife such as crocodiles, spider monkeys, and white and gray herons. Walk around Chiapa de Corzo first Spanish settlement, which is also distinguished by its exquisite gastronomy,and its traditional drink called "Pozol". Visit Zinacantan village, you'll have the opportunity to learn all about the work of the women of Zinacantán, who weave uniquely beautiful textiles with a special loom attached to their belts. End your day in San Juan Chamula village who owns a church unlike any other. The picturesque, centuries-old Iglesia San Juan has whitewashed walls and a brightly painted entrance that looks out upon the town square.

Highlights

  • Full-day Tours
  • Short term availability
  • Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
  • Cultural Tours
  • Top Product
  • Bus Tours
  • Curated Catalog
  • Weather Dependent - Moderate
  • Private and Luxury
  • Small Group

What makes this experience special

Language guide

Inglese, Spagnolo

Transfer included

Raccolta in hotel / indirizzo

What's included

Included

  • English or spanish guide (depending on your option selected)
  • Shared river cruise
  • Round trip transportation in air coniditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    The road descends more than 1500 meters and reaches the Grij

    The road descends more than 1500 meters and reaches the Grijalva River where the Sumidero Canyon has cliffs from 100 to 1000 meters high. In this national park, is possible to see local wildlife such as crocodiles, spider monkeys, and white and gray herons.

    2hAdmission included
  2. 2

    Chiapa de Corzo is a charming Magical Town that in January c

    Chiapa de Corzo is a charming Magical Town that in January celebrates the Big Party, one of the most colorful in the country, considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

    1h
  3. 3

    The road to the village of San Lorenzo Zinancantan is about

    The road to the village of San Lorenzo Zinancantan is about 11 km. long. Zinancantán people are also Tzotzil Mayans and the predominant dress is in very distinctive costumes of pink and purple. Admire the first hand the laborious handmade work of the weaver women, who, with a loom at their waists, make magnificent textile pieces such as 'Huipiles', tablecloths, bedspreads and cushion covers

    1h 20min
  4. 4

    San Juan Chamula, (10 km from San Cristobal de las Casas) is

    San Juan Chamula, (10 km from San Cristobal de las Casas) is a town steeped in history, and yet also allows a look into the Mayas of today This is the largest Maya township in Chiapas with a population over 40,000 Tzotzil speakers, one of the 31 Mayan languages. This region is known for its agricultural and ceremonial lifestyles, which are a mixture of Catholic and Mayan beliefs. The Catholic Church of St. John the Baptist, in fact, is not part of any Diocese because residents desire the freedom to perform various types of rituals.

    1h 20min

Useful information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • We recommend to wear sunglasses, biodegradable sunblock
  • Please keep in mind pickups starts prior activity schedule and will be defined depending on your location, if you are staying in an Airbnb or similar we will provide you the nearest point. . Your Hotel information is very important, without it we can not provide pickup time. The pickup could be in the Hotel Lobby or near your Hotel, we provide this information depending on your location.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available
  • More than 1 day before100% refund
  • Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

  • Bambino3-14 anni
    75
  • Adulto15-99 anni
    85

Review distribution

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Available options

  • English guide

    Pickup included

  • Spanish guide

    Pickup included

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