Palenque and Jungle Waterfalls from Tuxtla Gutierrez
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Palenque and Jungle Waterfalls from Tuxtla Gutierrez

By Ecoexperiencias Mexico
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Ages 4-65, max of 14 per group
Duration: 17h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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  • National Park fees
  • Breakfast
  • Driver
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entry/Admission - Cascadas de Agua Azul
  • Entry/Admission - Cascadas de Misol-Ha
  • Entry/Admission - Zona Arqueologica de Palenque
What's not included
  • Additional food and drink


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
    Pickup details
    • We pick up any hotel in Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
    Hotel pickup offered
    During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
      End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

        • Not wheelchair accessible
        • Infants must sit on laps
        If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6747P25

        • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
        • Not recommended for travellers with back problems
        • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
        • A moderate amount of walking is involve
        • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
        • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
        • Infant meals not included
        • Children must be accompanied by an adults.
        • Subject to favorable weather conditions. In that case you will be given the option of an alternative date or 40% refund
        • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
        • Most travellers can participate
        • Subject to a minimum of 2 persons for each booking to accept the reservation.
        • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
        • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travellers

        • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

        If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6747P25

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        • Paradise06774522009
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
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          We loved it! Awe inspiring views and the wildlife viewing was fantastic. Our driver and guide were also excellent. We weren't staying in the same area as the other guests and our guide made sure we had transport to get home safe. The service was above and beyond!
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        • Meander41324159251
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          A great place for a homestay with a Spanish speaking grandma in San Cristobal de las Casas
          I recently returned from a week at a Spanish Language school in this town near the Guatemalan border. I stayed in the private house of a woman recommended by the school, Instituto Jovel, which I also recommend. Flory Burguete owns a four bedroom home in the middle of town, about a three block walk from the school. You do not need to be attending the school to stay with her. You can book directly through her. You can pay her to prepare meals if you wish. I did and was very happy with her cooking. She intentionally prepares meals well known in the area. She does not speak English but is very quick with her translation app. She is a delightful, helpful woman and added so much to my time in San Cristóbal. The home itself is authentically local, has two separate toilets and a separate shower. The yard is a lovely garden. The altitude in the city is 7,000 feet so the temperature is usually cool. If you're going to that area, do yourself a favor and treat yourself to a stay with her. Cell: +52 967 169-1002. Email: lacasadeflorsc@gmail.com or maryfloryballinasruis@gmail.com
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        • edwardwI4115FL
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          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          They forgot to pick us up.
          We prepaid for our trip online at TripAdvisor. But we were never picked up! The local office said we would be reimbursed.
          Written 9 March 2024
        • Dreamer11374724016
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          1.0 of 5 bubbles
          Language selection gets ignored
          Be careful when booking with this company. I booked the English tour with included dinner and got a fully Spanish tour without dinner. When I complained I got no explanation and only a partial refund of 23 dollars, which is basically just the price difference to the Spanish tour. I obviously didn't understand a single word during the whole tour and had problems communicating about time schedules and pickup times with the drivers. The whole experience was unpleasant. Would not recommend this company.
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          Stay Away From Ecoexperiences Tours
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        • H6224KRwilliamj
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          3.0 of 5 bubbles
          It was nice trip to see the ruins but it was a very long day and I wouldn’t do it again.
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        • Daniella S
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          5.0 of 5 bubbles
          Beautiful Waterfalls!
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        • Allison S
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          3.0 of 5 bubbles
          Beautiful Ruins!
          Beautiful Mayan ruins, great boat ride to Yaxchilan. We stopped for a buffet breakfast before the first ruins. Ordered lunch before the boat ride so it was ready when we returned. Super hot and humid in the jungle! Bonampak was after lunch. The paintings were gorgeous and so well preserved. There wasn’t dinner, but we stopped for five minutes to use the bathroom and were told we could have coffee. It was the same place we had breakfast. The guide that came with us was really great. Spoke multiple languages and took his time explaining the ruins. Our driver was intense, he drove really fast and hit a lot of things on the road. We had to stop multiple times so he could check to see if something was wrong. It was a very long day, but wonderful to see the ruins, the Bonampak painting especially.
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        Frank AB
        Tarquinia, Italy57 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Every Mayan site is magical!! You feel catapulted into another dimension!
        Palenque is no exception! You are almost incredulous both for the beauty of the place and for the sense of disorientation you feel when you walk among those ruins so well preserved, it really seems like you are in those times!
        The monuments are set in a forest rich in every plant and animal of every species!
        Everything is taken care of down to the smallest detail and the street vendors of artisanal products are very careful not to invade the sacred spaces.
        A beautiful journey through time!
        The route is not too difficult, except for the sections on the steps of the pyramids, which are rather steep and risky for people who tire easily or have difficulty walking...however, even without climbing the stairs, the landscape that can be admired is a disarming beauty!
        Google
        Written 4 August 2023
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        BenA
        6 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Aug 2021 • Solo
        Palenque is awesome. Request Mingo for your guide , pay extra for the jungle walk to see some cool animals like monkeys . Pack some swimwear for the lakes . It’s a very long drive to get there. 20+ hr day from tuxtla
        Written 29 August 2021
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        piaojiaxi11
        Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico87 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        The waterfalls were so beautiful! My friend and I loved walking around and exploring a bit. It had been raining a lot recently when we visited, so we couldn’t go swimming. However, just being around these magnificent falls was great! The ruins of Palenque were breathtaking. It was amazing to see these ancient pyramids and temples. We enjoyed the walk through the surrounding jungle, too.
        Written 10 October 2021
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        Viridiana J
        1 contribution
        3.0 of 5 bubbles
        The journey they took was very long.
        8 hours there and 8 hours back from Tuxtla.
        The driver kept the speed high even in the rain.
        I can understand that the day was slightly rainy, however in blue water we spent 20 minutes and in Misol-ha 10 minutes.
        The breakfast, although very basic, was appetizing.
        In Palenque the guide is not included (I didn't realize at the time that he gave us tickets to other archaeological sites in the country)
        Google
        Written 10 November 2023
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        Chummina
        7 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Jul 2018
        Since there were only two of us on the tour on that day we had a private car a driveras apposed to a convi. The driver was friendly and cared that we had a good experience . He picked us up on time at 5am and off we went to our first destination which was breakfast in the town of Palenque before we toured the ruins. The breakfast was included and was quite tasty. The guide they had for the ruins was very knowledgeable on the ruins of Palenque and seemed like he enjoyed his job. After that we went to a waterfall that was so beautiful and we got to enter a cave behind the waterfall. After that we had a late lunch which was not included but delicious and got to dip in the amazing Agua Azul water falls. Finally the driver took us back to Tuxla at 10pm. It was a super long day but totally worth it!
        Written 9 August 2018
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        Gilda G
        11 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Nov 2019 • Friends
        Certainly is a trip you must do when going to Chiapas !!! Palenque is beautiful and so worth it to visit (you should choose a guided visit to enjoy the most)
        The van will pick you up at your hotel at 3:00am just on time! Because there are many curves on the road, you must took a pill to avoid dizziness!
        Take a swimming suit and towels if you like swim at the waterfalls. Also a lot of sunscreen and anti-mosquito bite repellent 👍🏻
        Written 19 November 2019
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        *Likely to sell out: Based on Viator’s booking data and information from the provider from the past 30 days, it seems likely this experience will sell out through Viator, a Tripadvisor company.

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