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

Pick up from your hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas at 8 am, followed by a two and a half hour drive to the Lagunas de Montebello National Park. First stop at the El Chiflón Waterfalls, near the Sumidero Canyon.

Visit the El Chiflón Waterfall at the El Chiflón Ecotourism Center, where you will climb the 800 steps to the top for great views.

Walk through the jungle for about a mile, stopping at waterfalls such as El Suspiro (80 feet / 25 meters), Ala de Angel (over 98 feet / 30 meters), and Velo de Novia (over 400 feet / 120 meters) featuring striking turquoise waters.

Continue with an hour and a half walk around the Montebello Lagoons, observing several lagoons with various colors influenced by surrounding flora.

After a full day in this natural environment, 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 an excursion to the Montebello Lagoons + El Chiflón Waterfall from Tuxtla Gutiérrez.