Sumidero Canyon and Chiapa de Corzo Day Trip from San Cristóbal de las Casas

4.6
(1.878 Reviews)

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Duration: 8 hours
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Guide: English, Spanish

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Experience Highlights

Enjoy this excursion to the Sumidero Canyon and Chiapa de Corzo from San Cristobal de las Casas. Sail by boat through one of the most important canyons in Mexico and visit the town of Chiapa de Corzo. A local guide will accompany you during the 6-hour excursion, which includes transfers to and from your accommodation in San Cristobal de las Casas.

  • Discover the Sumidero Canyon while sailing in a boat for two hours.
  • Get to know Chiapa de Corzo, stroll through its streets and admire its colonial architecture.
  • Learn about the geography of the Sumidero Canyon and the history of the Spanish colonisers in Chiapa de Corzo.

What’s included

  • Excursion to the Sumidero Canyon and Chiapa de Corzo from San Cristobal de las Casas.
  • Pick up and return to the hotel in San Cristobal de las Casas.
  • Transport in a well-equipped vehicle.
  • Tourist guide.

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Step by Step

Embark on an excursion from San Cristobal de las Casas to the Sumidero Canyon and Chiapa de Corzo. The activity includes transfers to and from your hotel in San Cristobal de las Casas and a local guide. You will visit the Sumidero Canyon from a boat and stroll through the beautiful town of Chiapa de Corzo. The adventure lasts about 6 hours during which you will enjoy the history and nature that Mexico has to offer.

The excursion will start from your accommodation in San Cristobal de las Casas and from there you will head to the Sumidero Canyon. You will be able to see the canyon from a boat, where you will travel for about two hours along its imposing cliffs up to 1,000 metres high. As you sail down the Grijalva River, you will be able to appreciate the biodiversity of the area, which is home to birds, crocodiles and monkeys.

After this experience, you will head towards Chiapa de Corzo, a town with beautiful colonial architecture. Here you will have free time to stroll through the streets, visit the fountain and enjoy the traditional local cuisine. Finally, you will return to your hotel in San Cristobal de las Casas, where you can relax and review your adventure.

Reviews

4.6
· 1.878 Reviews
  • T
    T. R.
    5
    The tour was an amazing experience, but it would be better if they included more time to explore Chiapa de Corzo.
  • Z
    Z. H.
    5
    The excursion to the canyon and Chiapa de Corzo was an unforgettable experience, the nature and the local culture are breathtaking!
  • T
    T. E.
    5
    I loved this excursion, I saw breathtaking landscapes. It was my first time in Chiapas and I was fascinated by the nature.
  • P
    P. C.
    5
    The excursion to the Sumidero Canyon and Chiapa de Corzo was incredible, beautiful landscapes that you will never forget. Highly recommended, we had a great time.

Other Things You Should Know

  • Comfortable clothing and footwear, hat or cap, sunscreen and insect repellent are recommended.
  • There will be a maximum of 14 travellers on the tour or activity.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult and babies must sit on an adult's lap.
  • The boat trip through the Sumidero Canyon is subject to weather and river conditions.
  • The tour is subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled, you will have the option of choosing an alternative date or a full refund.
  • This tour is not recommended for people with reduced mobility or health problems that may be affected by the boat trip or the hikes.
  • Not recommended for travellers with back problems or for pregnant women.
  • Not suitable for travellers with serious medical or cardiac problems.
  • It is not adapted for wheelchair users.

Cancellation Policy

This activity cannot be cancelled or refunded.

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