Day Trip to Agua Azul Waterfalls and Palenque from San Cristobal
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40 Ratings
Palenque

Today, allow yourself to be captivated by the stunning natural beauty of the Agua Azul waterfalls and the magnificent Mayan structures at the Palenque archaeological site.

Duration: 19 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Cascadas de Agua Azul - Early morning departure to Palenque stopping at Agua Azul, a group of waterfalls created by the currents of the: Otulún, Shumuljá and Tulijá rivers which have formed shallow canyons banked by vertical cliffs where you will be able to swim (if time allows it) and enjoy the different areas of such magnificent environment.

  • Cascadas de Misol-Ha - You will then continue on to the Misol-Ha waterfalls which rise 30 meters in height and are surrounded by natural rain forest, which make this an extraordinarily beautiful and refreshing place.

  • Zona Arqueologica de Palenque - The last stop will be a visit to the archaeological site of Palenque: A Mayan city known for its architectural and sculptural heritage with a number of admirable buildings including: the Palace, the Temple of the Foliated Cross, and the Temple of the Sun amongst others. Back to San Cristobal at the end of the day (hotel drop off not included)

What's Included
  • Spanish driver
  • National Park fees
  • Hotel pickup
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel drop-off
  • Guide
Additional Information
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Due to uneven surfaces, this tour is not recommended for those with walking disabilities
  • The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Cascadas de Agua Azul
Reserva Especial de la Biosfera Cascadas Agua Azul
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Katrina_s
Apr 6, 2024
Would recommend. - 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.
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Eppe1940
May 5, 2023
Great tour company - Use Viator They were outstanding in all ways. They were on time. They were very concerned with how we were enjoying or not enjoying what where we were or knowledge of San Francisco was over the top vehicles were top notch can’t say enough about how well they took care of us on the days that they picked us up
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Mattiamusella
Aug 10, 2022
A really long trip (from... - A really long trip (from 3.30 am to 22.30) but absolutely worth, aqua Azul and Palenque are breathtaking!
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Noelleo489
Apr 22, 2023
A long but worthwhile trip. - I did this very long day trip as a one-way, staying in Palenque instead of going back to San Cristobal. I booked with Jalapeño who are cheaper than some other agents. I had booked a different day tour through my hotel and paid more and it was still Otisa travel (which is Jalapeño’s other name) who operated the tour so I think it is better to go to them directly. Everything ran smoothly and on time. Our driver did a good job of staying ahead of the herd of tour buses so we got shady parking and quieter times for photos. Contrary to what Lonely planet says, you should swim in Agua Azul (not Misol-Ha), which has lots of lovely swimming spots as well and plenty food vendors and shops and we had 2 hours here. Misol Ha was a shorter stop for photos. In Palenque, our bus hired a guide. Palenque is a beautiful site. Although it was a long day it was worth the effort. We did not eat until after Palenque - tell your driver if you want to eat beforehand. I think there was a communication breakdown as we would have preferred to eat before. I am glad I did not have to drive back.
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289nancye
Nov 23, 2022
Palenque - We enjoyed our tour and campanions . Lots of bumps and turns, but just have to be aware in case you don’t want to deal with it. We were fine. The views are beautiful. We got a guide in palenque for the history and jungle tour. The falls are beautiful. Really enjoyed our trip
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Michael_w
Jan 9, 2023
Amazing sights but don’t do it this way - 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.
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Ussama_j
Mar 24, 2024
Viator failed - 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
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Angela_t
Dec 22, 2022
Worst service ever - 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
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Moises_l
Nov 3, 2022
Please avoid them - 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
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Kevinrr4397yy
Aug 13, 2022
They did not show up! - They didn’t came to pick me up, and didn’t even let me know! Bad experience! At least I did get my money back..
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