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Day Trip to Agua Azul Waterfalls and Palenque from San Cristobal
San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico
- 19 hours
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
Torn between visiting the Mexican rainforest or a Mayan archaeological site? Go for both. During this fun-filled, double-duty tour, you’ll head to Agua Azul and Misol-Ha—two stunning freshwater cascades, flanked by lush jungle—before arriving at Palenque. Then get a peek at well-preserved ancient ruins, like the Temple of the Sun, an iconic stepped pyramid. Transfer from San Cristobal is included.
- An adventure-filled combo tour of two waterfall sites and Palenque, an ancient Mayan city
- Get a peek at multiple, turquoise-colored waterfalls, surrounded by lush Mexican rainforest
- Tour the fascinating archaeological site for a look at well-preserved palaces and pyramids
- Round-trip transportation from your hotel in San Cristobal, with entrance fees included
What's Included
- National Park fees
- Hotel pickup
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Food and drinks
- Hotel drop-off
- Guide
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
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Start time
03:30 AM
Pickup details
Favor de enviar la dirección de su hotel via mensaje en la plataforma con al menos 24 hrs. antes de que comience la actividad
What To Expect
Cascadas de Agua Azul
Admission Ticket Included
Cascadas de Misol-Ha
Admission Ticket Included
Zona Arqueologica de Palenque
Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews
3.5
39 reviews
Katrina_S, Apr 2024
Great trip. All in Spanish but someone kindly interpreted. Prompt pick up. Breakfast stop efficient. Bumpy roads but so worth it. I was dropped off at Palenque and jumped straight into a swimming pool to cool off. Would recommend. Prompt pickup so be up and ready to go. I took swimming stuff but didn't go in.
Ussama_J, Mar 2024
Viator does not care about safety or contract obligations and I have a chat that confirms so recommed to all to book directly with local operators
Michael_W, Jan 2023
The 5 hours we spent at Palenque, Misol-ha and Agua Azul were absolutely incredible. The natural beauty and history is stunning. It was well worth paying extra for a guided tour of Palenque (only your entrance is included in this tour). These are 3 sights you have to see.
However we spent 13 hours on a bus on a windy, bumpy road through the jungle. It was intense to say the least and we absolutely hated the travel, despite our driver’s best efforts. Some people were smart and travelled one way with an overnight stay in Palenque to break up their journey. I really wish we had done this because the bus journey was interminable. We left San Cristobal at 3.30am and only returned home around 9.30pm.
Response from Host, Jan 2023
Thank you for your comment, being in a town at 2,200 meters above sea level, with mountain nature, we began our trip to palenque through state roads that cross the mountain to go down in height and find nature typical of a jungle hot and humid, 300 meters above sea level.
Adding that they are state roads where we find many towns, of which to have safety they install speed reducers, which makes the trip complicated
We understand your discomfort, but the road is not in our hands. To be able to admire the wonders of our state if you have to pass these roads.
Regards.
Angela_T, Dec 2022
Person throwing u in small bus and driver not helping clean or having any supplies. Being forced to switch buses on way home and wait for an hour, second bus barely had room, being throw at a tour guide that was selling crafts , not part of this trip but felt like we couldn't go in without him
Moises_L, Nov 2022
They did not treat us well during our trip. The manager had the nerve to threaten me calling on my phone just because I complained about the bad service we got
mattiamusella, Aug 2022
A really long trip (from 3.30 am to 22.30) but absolutely worth, aqua Azul and Palenque are breathtaking!
Amar_A, Apr 2022
Totally worth the effort. It is a very long trip. I think alltogether it took 19 hours. We had a very good driver (Manuel) who knew very well how to drive in these curvy and bumpy roads. The things you see are amazing so I would totally recommend this tour. The only thing to point out and why I give 4 stars instead of 5, is that they have deals with the restaurants already so you will be taken to have breakfast to a place and lunch to another. So you don't have much choice in terms of choosing other places to eat in.
Blanca_J, Apr 2022
Beautiful places but roads are too dangerous!! Almost got hit by an 18 wheeler, we would have gone down the cliff.
Johannes_M, Dec 2021
Despite the very early pick-up (3:30am), a very nice trip with an excellent guide! What we did and what we recommend to do: enjoy the visits to Agua azúl, Misol-Ha and the archeological site of Palenque and then stay in Palenque. By doing so, you avoid the long trip back to San Cristobal de la Casa and you can visit some sites close to Palenque on the next day.
George_L, Dec 2021
The trip is too long, 19 hours long with a total of 5 hours at the parks and 14 hours on the road. The parks are breathtaking and worth visiting. However, the ride is long, windy and uncomfortable so be prepared.
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