Agua Azul Waterfalls and Palenque Archaeological Site Exploration from San Cristobal

Explore the breathtaking Agua Azul Waterfalls and the ancient Palenque Archaeological Site on this shared tour from San Cristobal. Swim in the turquoise waters and discover the secrets of the Mayan civilization.

Duration: 18 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cascadas de Agua Azul - Enjoy the beauty of the mountain landscapes and the wonderful Agua Azul Falls. This place consists of many cataracts following one after. The larger cataracts may be as high as 6 meters (20 feet). The perfect place to make beautiful photos. If weather permits, time will be made for swimming at the falls.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Buffet Breakfast (without drinks)
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Certified Guide in Palenque site
  • Entrance fee
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Guide in waterfalls
Additional Information

Embark on a journey that leads you to the stunning Agua Azul and Misol Ha waterfalls. This extraordinary destination, set amidst lush greenery and characterized by the deep indigo blue water, a pleasant breeze, and a ceaseless murmur of water, is located a 133 km distance away from San Cristobal de las Casas, giving you an unforgettable Mexican…

Location
Cascadas de Agua Azul
Reserva Especial de la Biosfera Cascadas Agua Azul
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Allison
Jun 25, 2023
Great day! - Great way to move from San Cristobal to Palenque. Agua Azul was beautiful and nice to swim. Misol Ha was pretty. They said it’s recommended not to swim. Some people were swimming but we only stopped for a short time. We were at Agua Azul for two hours, so there was time to swim, walk around the little shops and restaurants, and change. Bathrooms are five pesos. The ruins were great. Our driver/guide was a little rushed when explaining things. But it was the last stop after starting at 3:30am, and it must have been a very long day for him. The roads were really windy with lots of speed bumps.
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Jessica_t
Aug 17, 2024
Long day - Time at Palenque was too short. Too many people at one time. More then 10 vans stop at same place at same time. Spent too much time in car, it was a long long day.
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Piprey-on-wheels
Apr 26, 2025
Delays and poor communication - Very poor communication with the agent and car driver. At Palenque and Azul Ha, we were waiting for over 30 mins for the driver but no sign of him. It can be far far better customer experience. Also, I went from Palenque and not San Cristobal. Could have easily saved 1.5 hours in the entire trip!
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Sdmama92075
Jan 2, 2026
Good location, terrible tour company - This review is only about the Encuentro T tour, not the beautiful places we visited. I wrote this while I was on the tour so I wouldn’t forget how bad it was. This is probably the worst tour I’ve ever taken. The bus is a mess, missing seatbelts in some seats, no heat in the back, and dirty inside. The driver is crazy. He speeds constantly and passes on curves. He is not a guide, just a driver…provides no information or engagement. I signed up for an English guide, but he speaks only Spanish. He was 45 minutes late to pick me up…sleep I could’ve really used. The tour information said there’d be breakfast included but that’s not true. The only food options were gas station stops and the terrible tourist options at the Agua Azul National Park. Our tour guide at the Mayan ruins, Nacho, was lovely. Beware of this stop, though. You have to visit with a tour guide. 1 tour is $200 MXN and the other is $220 MXN, but if the whole bus agreed, we could take both for $300 MXN if we stayed together. I asked about an English tour but it costs $200 USD. Yep, $200 for English. Ouch. I learned a lot between my AirPods translation and Nacho’s limited English. Long story short, definitely go to these places, plan ahead with food so you’re not stuck with awful tourist food. Bring reef friendly sunscreen and bug spray. Pick a different tour company!
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From $165
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).