Day Trips & Excursions in Palenque

Torn between visiting the Mexican rainforest or a Mayan archaeological site? Go for both. During this fun-filled, double-duty tour, you'll head to Agua Azul and Misol-Ha - two stunning freshwater cascades, flanked by lush jungle - before arriving at Palenque. Then get a peek at well-preserved ancient ruins, like the Temple of the Sun, an iconic stepped pyramid. Transfer from San Cristobal is included.

Visit one of Mexico's most enchanting Maya sites on a full-day tour from Tuxtla Gutierrez to Palenque, then continue to two gorgeous waterfalls in the Chiapas highlands, Misol-Ha and Agua Azul. You'll see mountain scenery, ancient pyramids, and turquoise pools, with 2.5 hours to explore Palenque alongside a local guide. Learn the stories behind the stones as you tour the UNESCO-listed archeological site, whose elegant architecture has a dramatic backdrop of steep jungle.

Combine visits to Yaxchilan, the ruins of Bonampak, and the Lacandona Jungle on this full-day tour from Palenque. With your guide in the lead, learn about the Maya history at Bonampak, then take a boat on the Usumacinta River. Explore the pre-Hispanic sites in the ruins of Yaxchilan, then stop in Frontera Corozal for a traditional Mexican lunch. All entrance fees and transportation are included.

Enjoy a day at Agua Azul, a series of waterfalls in Chiapas. There, you'll have time to swim and explore, plus see the Misol-Ha waterfall, a 115-foot (35-meter) jungle waterfall, from which you'll be able to take in panoramic views of Chiapas. The day trip also includes a stop at the archeological site in Palenque before returning to your hotel.

Combine visits to the Palenque archaeological site (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and the waterfalls at Misolha and Agua Azul in a single tour from San Cristóbal de las Casas. Spend a few hours learning about Mayan culture at the important archaeological site with your guide, then move on to the waterfalls to cool off and take in the natural scenery. Breakfast, lunch, and round-trip hotel transportation included.

Visit the stunning waterfalls of Agua Azul during a full-day tour that includes one-way transfer from San Cristobal de las Casas to Palenque. At Agua Azul, you can go swimming at the falls (weather permitting), or walk to additional falls nearby. Afterward, continue to your choice of either Misol Ha - another impressive waterfall, or the National Park of Palenque - one of Mexico's top sites for Mayan ruins. Along the way, you'll pass through the Lacandon rain forest and learn from your guide about the history of Chiapas.

Get an early start to a full day of sightseeing at Cascadas de Agua Azul, Misol-Ha Waterfall and Palenque, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Take in the natural splendor of a series of cascading waterfalls and dip into turquoise pools below the 115-foot-tall (35-meter) Misol Ha. Then visit the restored archaeological ruins of Palenque, a former Maya city-state dating back to the 7th century. Round-trip transport is provided from San Cristóbal de las Casas.

Experience Mexico's ancient history on a full-day tour to the archaeological site of Palenque. Going with a guide ensures you have context as you walk through the unmarked ruins, and allows you to avoid navigating alone. Rather than sit in shuttle for hours on the way to Palenque, break up the trip with stops at secluded waterfalls, and take a dip if time allows.

Combine visits to the Misolha Waterfalls and Agua Azul on this jungle tour from Palenque. Explore the canyons, cliffs, and waterfalls of both natural areas while learning about the local flora and fauna from a guide. National park fees and round-trip transportation from Palenque included.