Top Things to do in San Cristobal de las Casas
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The 9 Best Multi-day Tours in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas
A stronghold of Mayan culture, San Cristóbal’s colonial stucco walls and Spanish tile roofs contrast with the surrounding villages, which remain home to an array of Mayan-descendant Indians. The city itself is a delight. Paired with the cultural diversity surrounding it, there’s nothing like it in Mexico.
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1. 11 Day-Birdwatching Ecofriendly Tour from Cancun
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
On this 11-day tour, you will have the opportunity to see around half of the 1,040 bird species that live in Mexico. You will travel among a selection of the best birding habitats, including mangroves, estuaries, dry tropical forest and dense lowland jungle. We also visit some of the magnificent archaeological ruins in the area. You may find bird species as: the Thicket Tinamou, Great Curassow, Black-throated Bobwhite, Lesser Yellow-Headed, Crane Hawk, Ornate Hawk-Eagle, Barred Forest-Falcon, Ruddy Crake, Rufous-Necked Wood-Rail, Yucatan Parrot, Yucatan Poorwill, Yucatan Woodpecker, Yucatan Jay, Mexican Anttrush, Orange Oriole, etc. It is a wonderful birding and nature experience!
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Professional guide, 10-night accommodation, Snacks and Beverages, Airport pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic beverages, Personal expenses, Gratuities, Airfares (Cancun and Tuxtla Gutierrez)
Reviewed By Christine G
My sister and I took a bird-watching tour with Eco Colors guide Jose Paz. It was a highlight of our trip to the Riviera Maya. Jose took us to two different areas and we saw more than 30 different species. He was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable about all the birds. He recognized them by their songs and could spot them even in the dense trees and shrubs. In the second preserve, he had also arranged a lovely lunch for us, cooked by a delightful woman over a wood fire. Jose's driver joined us and he was also a very likable fellow. It was a great experience and I highly recommend!
2. Las Guacamayas and Las Nubes, Montebello Lagoons. 2-Day Tour
Visit El Chiflon Waterfalls, Montebello Lagoons, the ecotourism Center of "Las Guacamayas" and Las nubes Waterfalls on an exciting 2-day trip from San Cristobal de las Casas. Your tour includes accommodation and a professional guide.
Inclusions: Basic traveler insurance, Hotel drop-off, Hotel pickup, Overnight accommodation
Exclusions: Extra activities, Food and drinks, Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Reviewed By Flitz8
The tour was professional and quite good but didn't really understand as driver and guide only spoke Spanish. With a pickup and drop off from accomadation, we drove to first lookout point for photos, we drove to a canyon boat tour start and saw different animals like monkeys and crocodiles on boat , the tour though didn't end at start, we then drove to town for food stop where we had time to shop or eat.
3. 12-Day Southeast Mexico Tour: Oaxaca, Chiapas, Palenque, Merida and Riviera Maya
Enjoy a 12-day tour to discover the magic and culture of southeast Mexico. You will depart from Mexico City and visit important towns and landmarks including Oaxaca, San Cristobal de las Casas, Paleque, Uxmal and Merida. Your tour ends in Cancun and includes transport, accommodation and a professional guide.
Inclusions: 10 nights accommodation as per itinerary, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Airport pickup in Mexico City, Airport drop-off in Cancun
Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified
Reviewed By Ksksksksks
Festive weekend atmosphere, plenty of artisanal shops inside this monetary bazaar. Fresh tacos Made in the courtyard, beer, live music.
4. 15-Day Trip in Mexico: South 2 North Adventures
Get to know Mexico City - the largest city in Latin America and a world-class cultural hub. Climb huge UNESCO-protected pyramids in Teotihuacán. Explore magnificent Tehuacan-Cuicatlan UNESCO Biosphere Reserve located in a complex system of mountain ranges and valleys generating great biodiversity and different ecosystems. Have a swim and see the sunset in Hierve el Agua, a series of spectacularly sited mineral springs in Oaxaca. Learn surfing in Salina Cruz - one of the most important surfing centers on the Mexican Pacific coast. Take a boat trip in awe-inspiring Sumidero Canyon and see the cliff where Chiapanec Warriors committed suicide instead of being forced to surrender to the Spanish Conquistadores. See fascinating ancient rituals and beliefs blended with modern Christianity in San Juan de Chamula. Admire the elegance and craftsmanship of the buildings, as well as the lightness of the sculpted reliefs with their Mayan mythological themes in Palenque.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transportation: private vehicle, Accommodation: 14x nights in conveniently located, locally-owned hotels/B&Bs/guest houses, Service of a Tour Leader , Walking tours/orientation walks in visited towns/cities: 10x (as per itinerary), Activities/guided visits: 15x (as per itinerary)
Exclusions: Flights; airport pick-up/drop-off; travel insurance; personal expenses & tips
Reviewed By Claire S
I did the private tour to Grutas Tolontongo with my partner and I highly recommend it. We were picked up on time by our tour guide and the entire day felt so looked after. It was a fantastic experience and I highly recommend to anyone thinking of visiting Grutas Tolontongo,.
5. 15-Day Trip in Mexico: North 2 South Adventures
OVERVIEW Join our 15-day "Mexico: North 2 South Adventures Tour" from Mexico City to Playa del Carmen to see top natural & historical highlights of 8 Mexican states. Highlights Explore magnificent Tehuacan-Cuicatlan UNESCO Biosphere Reserve located in a complex system of mountain ranges and valleys generating great biodiversity and different ecosystems. Have a swim and see the sunset in Hierve el Agua, a series of spectacularly sited mineral springs in Oaxaca. Learn surfing in Salina Cruz - one of the most important surfing centers on the Mexican Pacific coast. See fascinating ancient rituals & beliefs blended with modern Christianity in San Juan de Chamula. WHY GO WITH US Small groups of up to 13 travelers: closer communication, easier coordination, more adventures & fun! Off-the-beaten-track tours with maximum immersion in local nature, culture, and traditions. The easy-going atmosphere of our tours is perfect for informal travel & making new friends among co-travelers and locals.
Inclusions: Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Transportation: private vehicle , Accommodation: 14x nights in conveniently located hotels/B&Bs/guest houses, Service of a Tour Leader, Walking tours/orientation walks: 14x (as per itinerary), Activities/guided visits: 15x (as per itinerary)
Exclusions: Flights, airport transfers, travel insurance, other activities & meals, personal expenses, tips
Reviewed By Claire S
I did the private tour to Grutas Tolontongo with my partner and I highly recommend it. We were picked up on time by our tour guide and the entire day felt so looked after. It was a fantastic experience and I highly recommend to anyone thinking of visiting Grutas Tolontongo,.
6. Chiapas treasures
Let yourself be pampered for 4 unforgettable days in Chiapas, a trip designed by hand for you, so that you know and the memory of an Authentic Chiapas, full of history and nature, is engraved.
Inclusions: Ground transportation in tourist units, Tour operator type driver driver, Entrance fees to places visited, Shared boat tour to the Sumidero Canyon National Park, Economy category hotel, 3 nights accommodation in San Cristóbal: Hotel Planned: Real del Valle or similar., Transfer In / Out on the 1st and 4th day., Assistance upon arrival at Tuxtla Gutierrez airport by CHIAPAS VIAJES Help Desk staff, Taxes
Exclusions: Guide in archeological zones, Nothing that is not described in the section Includes
Reviewed By Steamboatcarol
We asked for an English speaking tour. The guide did not speak a word of English. So, we enjoyed the nature and views in the canyon. The van he drove us in had a huge crack in the windshield. The guide was late to pick us up after lunch and mistakenly boarded a passenger not on our tour. We had to return passenger. Be aware of this company!
7. Tour San Cristóbal - Palenque - San Cristóbal
Because we offer you to know the most important attractions in Chiapas from Agua Azul, Misol Ha and Palenque, through the Bonampak and Yaxchilan Jungle, the Roberto Barrios Waterfall and transfer them back to San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast
Exclusions: Food not included for day 1 and day 3
Reviewed By Freyja4485
The tour started off fine, we had two hours at the chiflon waterfall. This is an absolute must as it is a beautiful waterfall and a good climb. The trouble started afterwards, we saw people working on the van (never a good sign). We stopped for lunch (non commissioned) at amazing little places near a viewpoint of montebello lakes. Probably the best lunch I have had on any of these tours. It was raining at this point and was still raining when we got to Montebello lakes. The lakes would probably be very beautiful on a sunny day, but while raining they were mysterious and still beautiful in a different way. There were also shops and an area where you could go to Guatemala. This was fun. I had assumed we would get two hours as our guide didnt speak english. We got an hour and a half and were actually late back to the bus. Being late didnt matter much though as the bus wouldn't start. When it did start it ran and then stalled. All the men got out to try and help push start it. This didnt work, so we waited for other tour buses. The other buses took us to another set of lakes to then be transferred home. After those lakes we on a new bus drove for about 10 minutes, stopped and then got back on our old bus. After 5 minutes on the old bus we needed gas, so we waited. Then in another 15 mins we stopped 4 times, and stalled a couple. After the last stop (they kept saying we would be getting a new bus) the bus started and we only stopped periodically for the bus driver to check on the engine. We did make it home thankfully. I feel bad for the bus driver, he did a great job amidst the stress of a bad bus. Overall, I don't think that you should book through viator as an english speaker. The company that they gave us was Otisa, which has bad reviews. Book when you get to San Cristobal. If you book through viator make sure you check who is doing the actual tour.
8. 11 days by the Aztec and Mayan Route:Puebla, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Yucatan and Cancun
Take this Aztecs and Mayas Express Circuit - Package in 11 days and visit the most interesting and representatives places of Mexico: from Mexico City, Colonial Cities ato the Mexican Southest to finish this experience in the incredible Mexican Caribbean. All tour arrangements are done by us, so you can ensure you enjoy an incredible circuit. You only need to book the hotels by your own. We will pick you up every day to do the corresponding tour, then we will transfer you to your hotel. If you have doubts we can assist you.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Hoteles are not included. Those must be booked by your own.
Reviewed By Heather M
I highly recommend this trip as an add-on to your stay in Mexico City although you might want to stretch it out a bit to spend more time exploring these wonderful cities. We feel we just got a sampling of what there was to see. We will definitely go back and spend more time in this area. Our guide Oscar was outstanding and made the trip all that more enjoyable.
9. Tour to the Wonders of Chiapas in 7 Days
You will visit the impressive waterfalls of Agua Azul, Misol Ha and the archaeological zone of Palenque and, although the journey is long, it is worth enjoying it. This service includes: taxes, ground transportation, trained driver, entrances to ecotourism centers, national park, archaeological zone, Travel insurance. Does not include: Food, Drinks, Tips, Activities not mentioned in the itinerary Recommendations: Comfortable clothes and shoes, insect repellent and environmentally friendly sunscreen, cap or hat. If you want to swim, bring a bathing suit, changes of clothes and a towel. You will know the most attractive places in the state, incomparable natural beauties, archaeological zones, flora and fauna of the places to visit. You will learn about the customs of our indigenous peoples, governed until today by their "uses and customs", the making of their typical costumes on the "Waist Loom" made and embroidered by hand.
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, American breakfast included from day "2" at the Hotel Grand María, Boat ride and tickets to the places to visit, (except Church of San Juan Chamula), Transfers Airport-Hotel-Airport
Exclusions: No food or drink is included, except those indicated in included services, Entrance to the Church in San Juan Chamula, it has a cost of MXN 50: 00 / Photography is not allowed, Tips to guides or drivers
