San Cristóbal de las Casas: Hiking to Indigenous Communities

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ID: GYG690417-1133359
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Country: Mexico

Duration: 09:00 hours


Description

Explore the Chiapas Highlands on a unique hiking adventure. Witness indigenous ceremonies, spot diverse birds, and hike through one of Mexico's last cloud forests.
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Chiapas Highlands with our guided hiking tour to the indigenous communities. Starting with transportation from your hotel, this 5-hour adventure will take you to one of the last remaining cloud forests in Mexico, also known as the "mountain of hummingbirds" in Nahuatl.

The hike covers 8 kilometers with a 650-meter elevation gain, offering stunning views of unique vegetation, biodiversity, and microclimates. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to witness traditional ceremonies at the summit's hermitage and spot a wide variety of birds. This tour provides a rich cultural experience combined with the beauty of nature, making it perfect for those seeking an immersive adventure.

Later we continue the path, on the way we immerse ourselves in the forest that simulates being in the jungle, on the way we will appreciate the changes in landscape and vegetation until we reach the community of Zinacantán, we will visit a Zinacanteca family where we will learn about their textiles, later we continue . The road this time by car to the community of Chamula, where we will visit its main church where we will see traditional Mayan medicine with traditional healers.

Our knowledgeable guides will lead you through this fascinating landscape, ensuring a safe and enriching experience. The tour is available for groups of 2 to 10 people, with rates varying based on group size.

Highlights

  • Hike through Mexico's last cloud forests
  • Witness indigenous ceremonies at the summit
  • Spot a variety of bird species

Guiding languages

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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.