Montebello Lakes & El Chiflón Waterfalls Tour

Piercing turquoise lagoons and awe-inspiring waterfalls - immerse yourself in the beautiful natural landscapes of Chiapas on this day trip to Montebello Lakes and El Chiflón from San Cristóbal de las Casas.

Montebello Lakes & El Chiflón Waterfalls Tour

You will be picked up from your hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas at 8 am and set off towards the Lagunas de Montebello National Park. After a two and a half hour drive, you will reach the El Chiflón Waterfalls, located near the Sumidero Canyon.

At the El Chiflón Ecotourism Center, you will visit the El Chiflón Waterfall, climbing the 800 steps to the top for panoramic views. Additionally, you will walk through the jungle for about a mile, stopping at several waterfalls such as El Suspiro (80 feet), Ala de Angel (over 98 feet), and Velo de Novia (over 400 feet).

The tour continues with a walk around the Montebello Lagoons for an hour and a half. Here, you will find several lagoons with varying colors, from turquoise to black, influenced by surrounding flora.

After a day immersed in this beautiful environment, you will return to downtown San Cristóbal de las Casas by 8 pm.

Tour from Tuxtla Gutiérrez

This tour departs from San Cristóbal de las Casas, but you can also book the excursion to the Montebello Lagoons + El Chiflón Waterfall from Tuxtla Gutiérrez.