Las Nubes Waterfalls and Comitán Day Trip

Highlights

Depart from your Tuxtla Gutiérrez or San Cristóbal de las Casas hotel in an air-conditioned minivan to begin your journey to magnificent cultural and natural attractions. Enjoy scenic surroundings as you venture to the traditional town of Comitán. Stop for a brief breakfast (own expense) then continue to the wondrous Las Nubes Waterfalls, a powerful and picturesque formation nestled in the Lacandon Jungle. Immerse yourself in the atmospheric mist of Las Nubes to understand why the waterfalls are named “The Clouds”. Absorb the beauty of the lush greenery of jungle then saunter over a bridge suspended high over the treetops. Wander alongside the gentle Santa Domingo River before ascending a hill to enjoy incredible views of the stunning scenery. Feast upon a traditional Mexican lunch (own expense) before setting off to explore the rich cultural tapestry of Comitán, an ancient Mayan settlement renowned for its colourful customs and historical monuments. Discover colonial churches, ambient plazas and antique landmarks during your relaxed tour of the town, and then return to your comfortable minivan to depart back to your hotel.

Summary

Depart from your Tuxtla Gutiérrez or San Cristóbal de las Casas hotel in an air-conditioned minivan to begin your journey to magnificent cultural and natural attractions. Enjoy scenic surroundings as you venture to the traditional town of Comitán. Stop for a brief breakfast (own expense) then continue to the wondrous Las Nubes Waterfalls, a powerful and picturesque formation nestled in the Lacandon Jungle. Immerse yourself in the atmospheric mist of Las Nubes to understand why the waterfalls are named “The Clouds”. Absorb the beauty of the lush greenery of jungle then saunter over a bridge suspended high over the treetops. Wander alongside the gentle Santa Domingo River before ascending a hill to enjoy incredible views of the stunning scenery. Feast upon a traditional Mexican lunch (own expense) before setting off to explore the rich cultural tapestry of Comitán, an ancient Mayan settlement renowned for its colourful customs and historical monuments. Discover colonial churches, ambient plazas and antique landmarks during your relaxed tour of the town, and then return to your comfortable minivan to depart back to your hotel.

Tour info

Duration

16 hours

Why take this tour?

Enjoy a refreshing day of culture and nature on this full-day trip from Tuxtla Gutiérrez or San Cristóbal de las Casas to artsy, colonial Comitán, one of Mexico’s “Magical Villages,” towns renowned for their natural beauty or historical significance. Spend the day admiring the beauty of the rushing Las Nubes Waterfalls, strolling the Santo Domingo River and learning about the culture that makes Comitán unique. This is a great way to see some of Mexico’s cultural and natural attractions. Includes hotel pickup and drop-off.

What’s included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Local guide
Entry/Admission - Centro Ecoturistico Causas Verdes Las Nubes
Gratuities
Food and drinks

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 16h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Ecoexperiencias

About operator:

About Ecoexperiencias Chiapas- Tour Operator: EcoExperiencias Tour Operators is a company that was created in 1999 as a project aimed to offer ecotourism experiences in the major cities, mainly Southeast Mexico and the Riviera Maya. It started with an idea of satisfying the dreams of travelers through experiences surrounded by nature, mysticism and harmony of the ancient cultures that flourished in our country. The term EcoExperiencias was first adopted by merging our three business units, achieving a range of opportunities for our travelers, friends and partners. Our main focus is on adventure, cultural and indigenous heritage travel. We can offer unforgettable experiences in the north and south of Mexico, specially in Chiapas.Actually we are part of the Adventure Travel Trade Association (A.T.T.A) and the Mexican Association of Tourism and Ecotourism (AMTAVE) Our Experiences. You can visit Mexico all year around, but in Chiapas the best time is from November to April, when the turquoise color of the water is clear. The locals are fundamental for us. We are supporting the local people as we operate with a lot of indigenous communities in alliance, Those local inhabitants who are in charge of different ecotourism centers, we are helping them to be more sustainable in the community as we offer them training in several areas in order to improve their service and practice eco-friendly ways. We offer various adventure, cultural and indigenous heritage trips. We sell EXPERIENCES rather than just tours or transportation. We try to combine the nature with the adventure as well as offer unique experience in the local communities. Our interest is make these amazing adventures that Mexico has to offer available to every traveler. This country and specially Chiapas is full of nature, magical towns and archaeological sites like Palenque, Bonampak and Yaxchilan in the heart of the Lacandona Jungle. Our base is located in Tuxtla Gutierrez Chiapas, but we have operations leaving from the principle cities in Chiapas: San Cristobal and Palenque Also. Main Experiences and products. Dayli Tours (From Tuxtla, San Cristobal, Palenque and Villahermosa: Sumidero Canyon, Montebello Lakes National Park, Agua Azul and Misolha Waterfalls, Indigenous communities, Palenque.) Lacandona jungle Experiences: Bonampak, Yaxchilan, Naha, Metzabok. Conventional Tours Expeditions: (Laguna Miramar and Piedras Negras Guatemala) Adventure tours (Rafting at the Lacandona Jungle, Rappel at Sinkhole of parrots, Trekking, Mountain Bike) Adventure and sustainables Programs. Culture and Conventional Programs. Transfers Ecolodges at Montes Azules.