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'll be picked up from your hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas at 8 am and travel to the Lagunas de Montebello National Park. After approximately a two and a half hour drive, you'll arrive at the El Chiflón Waterfalls, near the Sumidero Canyon.

The tour includes a visit to the El Chiflón Waterfall, where you'll climb 800 steps to the top for stunning views. You'll then walk through the jungle for about a mile, passing waterfalls like El Suspiro (80 feet), Ala de Angel (over 98 feet), and Velo de Novia (over 400 feet).

Next, you'll explore the Montebello Lagoons for an hour and a half, where you can see several lagoons with colors ranging from turquoise to black.

After spending the day in this natural 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.