Archaeological Zone of Palenque, Misol-Ha Waterfalls and Agua Azul exit Palenque
Description
ARCHAEOLOGICAL AREA OF PALENQUE - CASCADAS DE MISOL-HA - WATERFALLS OF BLUE WATER - DEPARTING FROM PALENQUE CHIAPAS Departure 8:00 A.M. From the reception of your hotel, we will go to the Z.A. from Palenque, where we will know the archaeological remains of the Mayan culture, made up of its exuberant natural wealth, with a 2-hour tour. We continue with the excursion to the Misol-Ha Waterfall, impressive waterfall that reaches 50 mtrs high, an ideal place to cool off by having 1 hour to visit this beautiful place. To continue with the tour we will move to the Agua Azul Waterfalls, a wonderful natural resource that has turquoise blue waterfalls that reaches 20 meters, with a 2-hour tour. Finally, you will be transferred to the city of Palenque around 18:30 pm. *** Does not include guides, are optional for each site.
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The archaeological zone of Palenque takes its name from the neighboring community founded at the end of the 16th century: Santo Domingo de Palenque. The last meaning, also of Spanish origin, means “Estacada” or “Empalizada”, which is a wooden fence that surrounds a site to protect it. It is possible that the natives kept in memory the existence of defensive works in the abandoned pre-Hispanic city. On the other hand, the place name comes from the Ch'ol language, referring to the Otulum stream which means “fortified houses” that crosses the archeological zone. Other names have also been used to refer to the old settlement: Na Chán "city of snakes", Ghochan "head or capital of snakes", Nacan, Ototiun "stone house" and Chocan "sculpted snake", among others. The local inhabitants know him by the name of the Otolum Creek, whose alternate meaning is "place of the fallen stones". Xhembobel-Moyos, name of an immediate town, was also used to designate the ruins.
The Misol-ha Waterfall as an attraction very close to the Z.A. From Palenque we find this beautiful waterfall, famous for the harmony that combines the elements of water and jungle. Waterfall of approximately 25 meters. high, which when falling, forms a large pool in which it is possible, with caution, to practice swimming. This refreshing and beautiful place is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in Chiapas and stage of films like "The Predator" with Arnold Schwarzenegger; for being immersed in a typical example of the high tropical rainforest of the Chiapaneca mountain range.
The Agua Azul Waterfalls that has impressive turquoise blue waterfalls that form this wonderful natural resource. Its waterfalls are formed thanks to the tributaries of the Otulúm, Shumuljá and Tulijá river, forming not very deep canyons with vertical cliffs that give rise to its blue and white waterfalls. The waters have that beautiful blue color because of the carbonate salts that are dissolved. The vegetation is lush mountain jungle, in some parts it covers the river, it is common to see trunks of fallen petrified trees.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We pick up travelers at any hotel in Palenque, Chiapas.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(8)
The places we go are beautiful. However, the driving of the return journey was regrettable. It is essential to safeguard safety and it is worrying that they have personnel who are at night, driving at speed, going over a curve and making sudden trips that may have led at times to a serious accident, in fact during the return trip 3 people were nearly hit on the road. It is also essential to safeguard professionalism, being that the driver made multiple stops without making it known if any eventuality occurred. In short, they are not trusted and we will not rehire.
This trip is all about managing expectations. It is essentially just transport links between the attractions. We went to the ruins for 4 hours, there isn't any food there and you can buy water from the back of someones van. Be prepared to take a packed lunch as 4 hours is a long time, the attraction took me 2 hours to go round, you could spend longer if you climbed every temple. The instructions are given in Spanish so make sure you can speak a little. Next we went to Misol Ha and spent only 35 mins there - you can swim here and take photos of the waterfall - there is the option to buy food here I think (cash only). Lastly you go to Aguas Azules, lots of places here to eat and drink (take cash). The day we went the weather had been bad to the aguas weren't azul in fact they were marron. However it made no difference to me. We spent 4 hours here, would have been great had we been able to swim. The group was disappointed and had suggested maybe the trip should have been cancelled due to the weather.
The archaeological area of Palenque is spectacular! Both the ruins and the jungle! We formed a group on arrival and paid for a guide who told us the story. A genius! Misol-Ha beautiful place! But we were left alone and almost missed the nicest thing it is to see the water fall from the inside. Towering Blue Water!
All very nice highly recommended places very nice and food very economical and eat very well recommended
Gracias por su calificación, fue un gusto para nosotros haberlo atendido, esperemos que nos visiten de nuevo y conozcas nuevos lugares. Saludos.
a very good experience, I liked the 1 day tour because I met 3 places in one trip the same the price was very accessible.
