Montebello Lakes National Park and Chiflón Waterfall

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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)

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)
$65.54
Child: (4-12 years)
$49.57
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Meeting Point
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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. 

Nuestra aventura comienza recogiéndote en la puerta de tu hostal u hotel, para después continuar hacia un recorrido de 2 horas aproximadamente y arribar a las cascadas El Chiflón; donde a través de un recorrido de 1.5 km podremos admirar una serie de cascadas impresionantes y llegar a la parte más alta de la montaña para disfrutar la brisa de La Cascada Velo de Novia y de su impresionante caída de más de 120 metros. Después nos trasladamos al Parque Nacional Lagos de Montebello, visitando de 4 a 6 lagos donde podrás apreciar sus cristalinas aguas que van del azul pálido pasando por el violeta, esmeralda y el turquesa.

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What’s included?

  • Entrance fees to Natural areas and 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

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

Pricing

MONTEBELLO LAKES NATIONAL PARK AND CHIFLON WATERFALLS FROM SAN CRISTOBAL

Adult: (13-70 years)
$75.00
Child: (4-12 years)
$60.00

MONTEBELLO LAKES NATIONAL PARK AND CHIFLON WATERFALLS FROM TUXTLA

Adult: (13-70 years)
$65.54
Child: (4-12 years)
$49.57
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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 can offer unforgettable experiences in the north and south of Mexico.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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