Top Palenque Bus Tours

Discover some of Mexico’s most awe-inspiring locations during this private small-group tour. Hike on foot to the base of Agua Azul for close-up views of the tiered waterfalls. A guide will be on-hand to assist you during the descent. You’ll also visit the cascades of Misol-Ha, with an option to swim in a natural pool overlooking the Chiapas rainforest. Upgrade to include lunch or the ruins of Palenque.

Visit the ruins of Yaxchilan and Bonampak on this small-group full-day tour from Palenque. Start early and have breakfast en route to the Yaxchilan Archaeological Site, which is located deep in the Lacandon Jungle, and can only be reached by boat on the Usumacinta River. Upon arrival, your guide shows you around the extensive Mayan ruins. Then stop for lunch before continuing to Bonampak, a smaller site with vibrant Mayan murals that date to 800 AD. Your tour includes guide, air-conditioned minivan, breakfast and lunch, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Set out from Palenque for a day full of natural wonders and cultural exploring. Visit the UNESCO-listed Palenque archaeological site and spend a couple hours touring this ancient, jungle-clad city, learning about its role in Mayan civilization while perusing its temples and artifacts. Afterward, pay a visit to two local waterfalls: the towering 115-feet-high (35-meter) Misol-Ha, and Agua Azul, a series of turquoise-colored cascades and pools—prefect for a refreshing afternoon swim.

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.

History and nature-loving travelers will enjoy this fun, informative private day tour from Palenque or San Cristobal. You'll visit the amazing Mayan pyramids at Palenque, learning all about this ancient culture. Following this, visit some of the most beautiful waterfalls in this part of Mexico, the Misol Ha Falls and the Cascadas de Agua Azul. This is an easy way to visit the Cascadas de Agua Azul Natural Park.

Roberto Barrios is located about an hour drive outside of the town of Palenque. One of the newest tours that we offer, where you’ll have the opportunity to get to know a territory once owned by the EZLN (Zapatista Army of National Liberation), to become a community focused on eco-tourism through a natural bath that comes from waters with colors varying from turquoise blue to emerald. The changing of colors is due to the reflection of the sun on the limestone floor, the water comes from a branch of the Tulija river. The falls consist of 6 swimming areas that all have their own unique touch inside of the jungle. Some offer high waterfalls that you can jump off and others offer relaxing infinity pools. The whole area is filled with natural slides, caves you can venture into, and waterfalls to shower in.

Learn about Palenque Mayan ruins on this private tour just for you and your family. You won’t need to share your guide or transport with anyone else. Instead, go at your own pace while you learn about the Mesoamerican step pyramid, the hieroglyphics, and the Mayan culture from your personal guide.

Discover Mexico’s Mayan heritage as you explore two significant ruins on this full-day excursion. A private guide takes you to the Bonampak ruins where you can walk through the jungle-covered area and see several well-preserved frescoes. Then it’s time to board a boat on the Usumacinta River to the Yaxchilan ruins where you can explore the ancient city and its hieroglyphics.

Discover the ancient history of Mexico on a full-day tour to Palenque, and archaeological site that was once one of the most important ceremonial centers of the Mayan world. Going with a guide is essential, as the ruins are often unmarked and difficult to decipher without context. Avoid the stress of navigating on your own with round-trip hotel transport, and enjoy the intimate setting created by a small group size.

Go sightseeing at Montebello Lake (Lagos de Montebello) when traveling from San Cristobal de las Casas to the Guatemalan border town of La Mesilla on this full-day tour with transfer service. Visit some of the many lakes in the vicinity, and enjoy the sight of blue waters surrounded by alpine vegetation. The tour explores either the Emerald Lakes area within the national park, or Tziscao Lake and neighboring villages. Ride in an air-conditioned minibus and end the tour with drop-off in La Mesilla in the early afternoon.

Explore two beautiful waterfalls in Chiapas on this private day-tour. You’ll visit both Agua Azul and Misol Ha. This is a private tour for just you and your group, so feel free to spend as much time as you like at each place. Round-trip transfers from either Palenquie or San Cristobal are also provided to keep things running smoothly.

This is the most natural experience you can have in the beautiful state of Chiapas and the Lacandona Jungle, visiting the mystical city of Palenque, the Waterfall of Misolha and the amazing Yaxchilan and Bonampak Ruins. Learn about the local traditions of Maya Lacandons and experience the culture firsthand .