Montebello Lakes National Park and Chiflón Waterfall (SC)

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Highlights

  • Montebello Lakes It was the first national park in Chiapas when created in 1959.

  • In 2009 the Montebello National park was designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.

  • The lakes are famous for their striking colors, which vary due to their different mineral contents, ranging from emerald and turquoise to dark green, and even purple and reddish black.

  • The tour at Chiflón Waterfalls is framed by a reed valley, mountains and tropical jungle in which rich and dense flora can be seen, including several species of orchids, bromeliads, juniper trees, palomillo trees, sapodilla, cedar and mahogany, among others.

  • The main attractions of the Chiflón waterfall are its 5 lakes, collectively called the Chiflon Waterfalls, one of the most Famous is called Velo de Novia (Bridal Veil)

  • Montebello Lakes It was the first national park in Chiapas when created in 1959.

  • In 2009 the Montebello National park was designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.

  • The lakes are famous for their striking colors, which vary due to their different mineral contents, ranging from emerald and turquoise to dark green, and even purple and reddish black.

  • The tour at Chiflón Waterfalls is framed by a reed valley, mountains and tropical jungle in which rich and dense flora can be seen, including several species of orchids, bromeliads, juniper trees, palomillo trees, sapodilla, cedar and mahogany, among others.

  • The main attractions of the Chiflón waterfall are its 5 lakes, collectively called the Chiflon Waterfalls, one of the most Famous is called Velo de Novia (Bridal Veil)

Summary

Enjoy the breeze of the amazing Velo de Novia (Bridal Veil) at Chiflón Waterfall  and enjoy the views of the natural colors of the Montebello Lakes National Park.

Tour info

Duration
13 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Adult: (13-70 years)
$1,150.00
Child: (4-12 years)
$950.00
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Commentary
English
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Our adventure begins piking you up from your hostel or hotel, following up we’ll have a trip of about 2-3 hours until arriving at the Chiflon Waterfalls; where through a walk of 1.5km we’ll be able to admire a series of astonishing waterfalls, once we get to the top of the mountain we’ll be able to observe and feel the breeze of the amazing Bridal Veil Waterfall with an impressive fall of more than 120m. After that we’ll move the to the Montebello Lakes National Park, visiting from 4 to 6 parks where you’ll be able to appreciate their crystalline waters that go from pale blue to violet, emerald and turquoise.  We will have time to take our lunch and we will back to you hotel once we have completed the last visit. 

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What’s included?

  • Entrance fees to Natural areas

  • Entrance fees to National Parks

  • Speaking monitor according your selection (English - Spanish)

  • Pick upp / Drop off at your corresponding hotel

  • Round trip transportation

  • Travel insurance

  • Entrance fees to Natural areas

  • Entrance fees to National Parks

  • Speaking monitor according your selection (English - Spanish)

  • Pick upp / Drop off at your corresponding hotel

  • Round trip transportation

  • Travel insurance

  • Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary.

  • Tips

  • Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary.

  • Tips

Things to know

Before you book

  • Consider that to reach the highest waterfall in the Park, it is necessary to walk a slope of approximately 80º for 1 kilometer.

Before you go

  • The time of visit at Chiflon is about 2 hours.

  • We will have time to take lunch during the tour.

  • The time of Visit at Montebello Lakes National Parks is about 2 hours.

Covid Policy

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Cancellation Policy

    Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Redemption information

     The customer must be ready at the right place (day, date and hour); Otherwise the driver will continue its route and there will not be any kind of reimbursements.
     The customer has basic travel insurance. If the client realizes activities like rafting, kayaking, rappelling or any expedition (Miramar-Piedras Negras), the customer has additional adventure insurance.
     The collective tours have a waiting time of 30 minutes after the appointed hour.
     The Company is NOT responsible for the weather, blockades or manifestations and special situations which can not carry out the service, so there is no refund or reimbursement of any kind.
     In the visit to indigenous peoples (Chamula and Zinacantan), is totally FORBIDDEN to take pictures inside the church, otherwise it is the responsibility and risk of the customer.
     In case of any accident during the fluvial transportation by the Sumidero Canyon or Usumacinta River (Yaxchilan), the company is not responsible for any medical expenses u others. The fluvial transportation is independent of the Tour Operator.
     The company is not responsible for forgotten items left in cars or units.
     Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.


    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

Pricing

FROM SAN CRISTOBAL ENGLISH VERSION.

Adult: (13-70 years)
$1,550.00
Child: (4-12 years)
$1,450.00

FROM SAN CRISTOBAL SPANISH VERSION

Adult: (13-70 years)
$1,150.00
Child: (4-12 years)
$950.00
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About 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. Our main focus is on adventure, cultural and indigenous heritage travel. 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 with the world largest distribution channels.

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