What are the distances between San Cristóbal de las Casas, Palenque, Bonampak, and Yaxchilán, and is it possible to stay overnight at these locations?

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We are 2 adults who would like to join a group tour of Chiapas. We have from 23rd March to 1st April inclusive and would like to do a tour that starts and finishes in Tuxla airport. The Chiapas explorer tour looks good for us but it is only 6 days and ends in Villahermosa. Do you have any suggestions for an add on tour or longer tour that would fit our requirements?

Sadly, we don't have a tour that starts and ends in Tuxtla.

Does it include transfer from Tuxtla Gutierrez airport to the hotel? It looks like one is going to Sumidero Canyon the date of arrival?

The program starts from the airport as it is mentioned. Your flight would need to arrive before 1:00 pm in order to take place on the Sumidero Canyon excursion and then afterwards have a transfer to the hotel; otherwise, if your flight arrives later than 1pm, you would miss the Sumidero excursion and a private transfer would need to be programmed to take you to the hotel. This private transfer is not included in the program. You would then join the rest of the program on the following day.

when i book a flight to go to this tour what airport would i use?

You would have to search for flights to Tuxtla Gutierrez Chiapas, Mexico airport. Depending on your destination, you can find direct flights, however, most of them have stopovers.

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Day 1
Tuxtla Gutierrez to San Cristobal
Tuxtla Gutierrez to San Cristobal
Start point
Internacional, Carret Internacional, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas 29020, Mexico (Pick up at Tuxtla Gutierrez International Airport, 00:00 - 13:00)
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Mansión de los Angeles), Hotel 4* (Villa Mercedes)
Included Activities
- Sumidero Canyon 2-hour boat tour with wildlife viewing
- Meet and greet at airport
Landmarks
Sumidero Canyon
Day 2
San Cristobal
San Cristobal
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Mansión de los Angeles), Hotel 4* (Villa Mercedes)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan sightseeing tour
- Cathedral visit in San Juan Chamula
- Traditional weaving demonstration in Zinacantan
- Regional drink tasting in Zinacantan
- Traditional hand-made tortilla tasting
- San Cristobal de las Casas city tour
Landmarks
San Juan Chamula Cathedral
Zinacantan
San Cristobal de las Casas
Day 3
San Cristobal to Montebello Lakes and Chiflón's Waterfall
San Cristobal to Montebello Lakes and Chiflón's Waterfall
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Mansión de los Angeles), Hotel 4* (Villa Mercedes)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Amatenango de Valle visit and traditional pottery demonstration
- Montebello Lakes sightseeing tour
- Chiflón's Waterfall sightseeing tour and swimming
Landmarks
Montebello Lakes
Chiflón's Waterfall
Amatenango de Valle
Day 4
San Cristobal to Palenque
San Cristobal to Palenque
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Tulija Express), Hotel 4* (Ciudad Real Palenque)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Agua Azul waterfalls swimming stop
- Misol-Ha Waterfall viewing
Landmarks
Agua Azul Waterfalls
Misol-Ha Waterfall
Day 5
Palenque to Bonampak and Yaxchilan
Palenque to Bonampak and Yaxchilan
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (Tulija Express), Hotel 4* (Ciudad Real Palenque)
Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Bonampak archaeological site tour
- One-hour Usumacinta River boat journey
- Yaxchilan archaeological site tour
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Bonampak
Yaxchilan
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Palenque to Villahermosa
Palenque to Villahermosa
End point
Aeropuerto Internacional de Villahermosa C.P.A. Carlos Rovirosa Pérez (VSA), Carretera Villahermosa - Macuspana Km. 13, Centro, Tabasco, Mexico (Drop off at Villahermosa Airport, 17:00 - 23:00)
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Included Activities
- Breakfast at hotel
- Palenque temples guided tour
Landmarks
Palenque

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Sumidero Canyon

Landmarks
San Juan Chamula Cathedral
Zinacantan
San Cristobal de las Casas

Landmarks
Montebello Lakes
Chiflón's Waterfall
Amatenango de Valle

Landmarks
Agua Azul Waterfalls
Misol-Ha Waterfall

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Bonampak
Yaxchilan

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Palenque

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Edith5.0•September 2021
Very good. I enjoy it very much.
Traveled in September 2021
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Hello Edith Isabel. We are so happy that you loved our tour and you enjoyed it very much. Thanks so much for sharing your opinion with us. Muchas gracias! Destination services Mexico Team!
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Suzanne
Asked on June 8th, 2026
What are the distances between San Cristóbal de las Casas, Palenque, Bonampak, and Yaxchilán, and is it possible to stay overnight at these locations?
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  Suzanne
  Traveler•Written June 2026
  Can you help with booking local hotels for a single traveller?
- S
  Suzanne
  Traveler•Written June 2026
  Can you arrange a driver and car, and help meeting a local guide?
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  Suzanne
  Traveler•Written June 2026
  Can you book local airline tickets from Mexico City to Chiapas and back?
- Destination Services MexicoOperator•Written June 2026
  The excursion to Bonampak and Yaxchilán is usually operated as a full-day tour from Palenque. Departure from Palenque at 5:30 a.m. towards Bonampak, with an approximate travel time of 3 hours. Upon arrival, the visit to the Bonampak Archaeological Site lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours. Afterwards, transfer to Frontera Corozal (approximately 30 minutes), where travelers board a boat to Yaxchilán. The boat ride to and from Yaxchilán takes approximately 40 minutes to 1 hour each way (around 2 hours total). The estimated visit time at Yaxchilán is 1 hour and 30 minutes to 2 hours. Following the visit, travelers return to Frontera Corozal for lunch at your own expense before transferring back to Palenque, arriving at approximately 7:00 p.m.
- Destination Services MexicoOperator•Written June 2026
  Accommodation is provided in Palenque. Please note that we do not offer overnight stays in Bonampak or Yaxchilán.
- Destination Services MexicoOperator•Written June 2026
  If the traveler is interested in a private experience, we would be happy to provide a quotation for private transportation and guide services.
- Destination Services MexicoOperator•Written June 2026
  We do not manage the purchase of domestic airline tickets. These should be arranged directly by the traveler. Please note that the arrival flight into Tuxtla Gutiérrez should land before 1:00 p.m. to avoid missing the visit to the Sumidero Canyon included in the itinerary.
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Erica
Asked on February 8th, 2024
We are 2 adults who would like to join a group tour of Chiapas. We have from 23rd March to 1st April inclusive and would like to do a tour that starts and finishes in Tuxla airport. The Chiapas explorer tour looks good for us but it is only 6 days and ends in Villahermosa. Do you have any suggestions for an add on tour or longer tour that would fit our requirements?
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- Destination Services MexicoOperator•Written February 2024
  Sadly, we don't have a tour that starts and ends in Tuxtla.
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Gary
Asked on June 15th, 2022
Does it include transfer from Tuxtla Gutierrez airport to the hotel? It looks like one is going to Sumidero Canyon the date of arrival?
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- Destination Services MexicoOperator•Written June 2022
  The program starts from the airport as it is mentioned. Your flight would need to arrive before 1:00 pm in order to take place on the Sumidero Canyon excursion and then afterwards have a transfer to the hotel; otherwise, if your flight arrives later than 1pm, you would miss the Sumidero excursion and a private transfer would need to be programmed to take you to the hotel. This private transfer is not included in the program. You would then join the rest of the program on the following day.
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Jay
Asked on March 23rd, 2022
when i book a flight to go to this tour what airport would i use?
Flights / Transfers
- Destination Services MexicoOperator•Written March 2022
  You would have to search for flights to Tuxtla Gutierrez Chiapas, Mexico airport. Depending on your destination, you can find direct flights, however, most of them have stopovers.
- J
  Jay
  Traveler•Written March 2022
  can you tell me what a STANDARD HOTEL is like compared to a SUPERIOR?
- Destination Services MexicoOperator•Written March 2022
  The difference is basically in the quality of your products, food, sheets, pillows, beds, etc.

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