Boat ride through Sumidero Canyon and visit to Indian Villages
Description
Start your day with the Sumidero Canyon where you will enjoy a motorboat cruise through the middle of this spectacular canyon, the road descends more than 1500 meters and reaches the Grijalva River where the Sumidero Canyon has cliffs from 100 to 1000 meters high. It is very often possible to see local wildlife such as crocodiles, spider monkeys, and white and gray herons. Walk around Chiapa de Corzo first Spanish settlement, which is also distinguished by its exquisite gastronomy,and its traditional drink called "Pozol". Visit Zinacantan village, you'll have the opportunity to learn all about the work of the women of Zinacantán, who weave uniquely beautiful textiles with a special loom attached to their belts. End your day in San Juan Chamula village who owns a church unlike any other. The picturesque, centuries-old Iglesia San Juan has whitewashed walls and a brightly painted entrance that looks out upon the town square.
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Itinerary
The road descends more than 1500 meters and reaches the Grijalva River where the Sumidero Canyon has cliffs from 100 to 1000 meters high. In this national park, is possible to see local wildlife such as crocodiles, spider monkeys, and white and gray herons.
Chiapa de Corzo is a charming Magical Town that in January celebrates the Big Party, one of the most colorful in the country, considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
The road to the village of San Lorenzo Zinancantan is about 11 km. long. Zinancantán people are also Tzotzil Mayans and the predominant dress is in very distinctive costumes of pink and purple. Admire the first hand the laborious handmade work of the weaver women, who, with a loom at their waists, make magnificent textile pieces such as 'Huipiles', tablecloths, bedspreads and cushion covers
San Juan Chamula, (10 km from San Cristobal de las Casas) is a town steeped in history, and yet also allows a look into the Mayas of today This is the largest Maya township in Chiapas with a population over 40,000 Tzotzil speakers, one of the 31 Mayan languages. This region is known for its agricultural and ceremonial lifestyles, which are a mixture of Catholic and Mayan beliefs. The Catholic Church of St. John the Baptist, in fact, is not part of any Diocese because residents desire the freedom to perform various types of rituals.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Please keep in mind pickups starts prior activity schedule and will be defined depending on your location, if you are staying in an Airbnb or similar we will provide you the nearest point. . Your Hotel information is very important, without it we can not provide pickup time. The pickup could be in the Hotel Lobby or near your Hotel, we provide this information depending on your location.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We recommend to wear sunglasses, biodegradable sunblock
Reviews(6)
My guide Homero and driver Edilberto were both amazing! It was a long day to take me around. Even though I don’t understand Spanish very well and the only one on the trip, they both spared no effort in looking after me. I had a wonderful day and learned many things from Homero who is very knowledgeable and always made sure I was comfortable and safe. I love that he encourages me to take my time and not rush. Thank you both!!!
Thank you, Erin! We're very happy to hear you had a great day with Homero and Edilberto. We'll make sure to share your kind words with them—they'll be delighted to know they helped make your experience so memorable. We truly appreciate you traveling with us and hope to welcome you again on a future adventure in Mexico!
Amazing experience and great guide, we had a fun packed day with so much to see and do, the tour guide Romero was informative and always helped us with ant any questions.
Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad to hear you had such a fun and full day exploring the canyon and the villages. It’s great to know Romero helped make the experience even better with his knowledge and support. We appreciate you joining us!
This experience has been great. The boat ride was impressive. We saw Aranga’s, Crocodiles, and more. Homer was an excellent driver and guide. He knew everything about the history of the country and of the Mayan/Mexican culture. The church is San Juan Chamula is a must-see. No pictures are allowed inside the church.
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the boat ride and had the chance to see wildlife up close. We’re especially glad to know that Homero provided an excellent service — he truly loves sharing the history and culture of the region, and we’ll make sure your kind words reach him. The Church of San Juan Chamula is indeed a unique and unforgettable place, and we’re happy you appreciated this special cultural experience. Thank you again for choosing to travel with us. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Warm regards,
We were lucky and were alone with the tour guide as a family of 4 and had a private tour! Homero, our tour guide, provided us with a lot of information on this day trip and let us taste local drinks like Pozol, Pox and Atosh at the markets. We also enjoyed being able to taste Talames! We even learned 3 toasts on Zotzil when we were put in traditional clothes in Zinacantán. Thank you Homero for introducing us to the culture! We were able to allocate time freely. The boat trip was also gigantic, you felt like you were in Jurassic Park with the river crocodiles on the shore...
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you and your family enjoyed a private tour experience and had such a memorable day. Homero will be thrilled to know how much you appreciated his knowledge and the special touches he added. The Sumidero Canyon boat ride truly is an unforgettable experience — we love your comparison to Jurassic Park! Thank you again for choosing us. We hope to welcome you back on another adventure soon! Warm regards,
This trip had pros and cons. Pro: great guides, friendly and helpful Con: so dusty that I felt unsafe. The road was very hard to see and at times we had to come to a complete stop until the dust cleared. We also had to buy goggles or glasses and bandanas, they do not rent goggles. I know that the road is dry because of the weather, but I would not recommend this trip.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We are sorry you found a dusty road during parts of the trip. We understand that such conditions can be unexpected and challenging, for some people is really fun!, I am sorry we do not met your expectations. Thank you once again for choosing us for your travel experience.
We loved this experience! PEDRO are guide was intuitive and geared the tour into what we liked. He was spiritual and amazing!!! The cenote was gorgeous and refreshing swim! The atvs were in great shape! Hung out with a crocodile, zipline and a lot more!
Hello Sam, Thank you for taking the time to leave your comments, I'm really happy you had a great experience with us! For sure I will send your comments to Pedro! Hope to see you soon!
