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

Having been picked up from your hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas at 8 am, you'll set off towards the Lagunas de Montebello National Park. After around a two and a half hour drive, you'll reach the El Chiflón Waterfalls, close to the Sumidero Canyon.

You'll visit the El Chiflón Waterfall and climb the 800 steps to reach the top for views of the area.

You will walk through the jungle for about a mile and stop at waterfalls such as El Suspiro (80 feet), Ala de Angel (over 98 feet), and Velo de Novia (over 400 feet). The turquoise waters are notable.

Next, you'll walk around Montebello Lagoons for an hour and a half, where you will observe lagoons with various colors, from turquoise to black, influenced by the surrounding flora.

After enjoying this natural environment, we'll return to downtown San Cristóbal de las Casas at 8 pm.

Tour from Tuxtla Gutiérrez

This tour departs from San Cristóbal de las Casas, with the option to book the excursion to the Montebello Lagoons + El Chiflón Waterfall from Tuxtla Gutiérrez.