Explore Chiapas to the Maximum wiht this Self-Guided Travel Itinerary
Travel Designer Review:
Today I propose dedicating the day to the indigenous culture of Chiapas. San Cristóbal de las Casas is a divine town. You could spend days walking through the streets, visiting the churches, handicraft shops, museums, and cafes. I recommend letting yourself get carried away, getting lost, and discovering the city on your own. Let your feet take you wherever you feel drawn to and enjoy.
Take your camera, awaken your creativity, fill yourself with energy to walk, and take photos of the town. I could mention where to go and what places to visit. But the reality is that San Cristóbal is a small town and the places to visit can be seen from almost everywhere.
You have to go to the center and the market. I recommend climbing the two hills that have a church on the highest part: the Ex Convent of Santo Domingo and the Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Also, visit the Arco del Carmen, walk along Calle Real de Guadalupe, and the Central Plaza.
I believe that dedicating time to San Cristóbal is important in your trip to Chiapas. Experience the life of such a culturally rich and beautiful place. San Cristóbal de las Casas is considered by many as the most beautiful town in Mexico and it is a worthy place to enjoy.
If you have a lot of energy and desire to explore more, you can visit the nearby towns of San Juan Chamula and Zinacatán. To go to these places, you need to go by car or join a tour.
San Juan Chamula is a very interesting place, but not everyone likes it. The famous thing about this place is that very special and unique religious acts are practiced in the central church. These acts can be quite intense, so I do not recommend it for families with minors. Zinacatán, on the other hand, is a place with fewer tourists and more tranquility. There are factories and textile artisans selling their products, and it is very beautiful to visit.
Both San Juan Chamula and Zinacatán are indigenous towns with traditions worth seeing.
At the end of the day, I invite you to go to one of the chocolate shops to have a coffee and relax as the evening passes.
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The following suggested activities and notes are not included in the reservation of this itinerary. The Travel Designer included them so that you can optionally do them on your own during your trip.
Do you want to discover Chiapas in depth? This tour is one of the most comprehensive that you can do in Chiapas. Each day, we will make the most of our time so you can see as much as possible.
During the first few days, we will dedicate our time to exploring Tuxtla Gutierrez and El Aguacero, one of the lesser-known natural attractions near Tuxtla Gutierrez. Of course, we will also visit the Sumidero Canyon.
Afterwards, we will go to San Cristobal, using it as a base to visit indigenous communities, as well as the El Chiflon waterfall and the Montebello Lakes.
After seeing these wonderful places, we will head north to visit Agua Azul, Palenque, and Misol-ha. This area of Chiapas is also incredible.
Lastly, we will stay in the city of Palenque for a few days in order to visit Yaxchilan and Bonampak. These are some of the most incredible ruins in all of Mexico, as they are submerged in the jungle.
All activities on the itinerary are suggestions and are not included in the cost if you choose to make a reservation. The only thing included are the hotels that I recommend. I carefully selected these hotels. They are hotels that I know, are of quality, comfortable, and have very good reviews. If you make a reservation for this itinerary, I will provide you with additional tips to enhance your trip.
The maps are automatically generated and an indicative and inaccurate representation of the route.
