Travel and transport agencies Chiapas

Two-day trips: visit of Yaxchilán and Bonampak sites, camp in the Katchikel forest, visit of Agua Azul and Misol-Há, navigation on the Río river.

Serious, professional agency operating for over 10 years, offering day trips from San Cristobal, as well as multi-day tours throughout Chiapas. Their tours are diverse and offer excellent value for money, ranging from classic circuits such as the Cañon del Sumidero, Chamula or the Lagunas de Montebello, to more original itineraries such as a scenic flight over the countryside, the coffee route or the Selva Lacandona.

Individual courses, family accommodation. There are also courses in the creation of crafts, kitchen, English, German, tzotzil and tzeltal (the two Indian communities in the region).

The opportunity to send a postcard from the other end of the world!

The agency offers guided tours on the archaeological sites of Palenque, Yaxchilan and Bonampak, as well as outings to the different natural pools and other waterfalls in the region. It is located at the Bats Hotel.

There's no doubt about it, the Cultura Distinta team is one of those people who's passionate about sharing Mexico's heritage. They'll make you fall in love with the region with unique experiences, workshops and excursions. Spend an afternoon exploring the street art of San Cris, venture three days into the bowels of Lacandona, or learn all there is to know about Chiapas chocolate. Their motorcycle tours are particularly epic, whether it's to discover the Cañon del Sumidero, Palenque or El Chiflon.

The airport is 35 minutes from Tuxtla and 1h15 from San Cristóbal de Las Casas. After collecting your luggage, head for the exit where you'll find cabs and colectivos. The journey to the center of Tuxtla takes about 40 min and costs around $50 by colectivo or $250 by cab. To get to San Cristóbal, a cab costs around $1,000, while a colectivo costs around $240 per person. It's best to withdraw cash before you leave.

Very practical, this company allows to connect Tapachula to all the capitals of Central America, namely Guatemala (Guatemala, San Salvador (El Salvador), Tegucigalpa (Honduras), Managua (Nicaragua), San José (Costa Rica), Panama (Panama). Note that the tourist city of Antigua in Guatemala is also sometimes served. The bus does not run at night and offers to include accommodation in your ticket. You can buy your tickets directly on the website, where you can check the days and times of departure.

These combis allow to circulate all around the Reserva de la Biósfera Montes Azules to reach Palenque by taking the carretera Fronteriza which skirts Guatemala, stopping en route to visit the Lagos de Montebello (1h30, $100), the waterfalls of Las Nubes, Las Guacamayas (direction Zamora Pico de Oro, 5-6h, $190) and Lacanja (Selva lacandona, 7h, $285). A nice alternative route in perspective. Departures start around 2:30 am.

These combis, true miracles of nature, allow you to reach Los Lagos de Montebello and Comitán without having to go back through Los Altos: they take the carretera fronteriza that runs along Guatemala, constantly licking the Reserva de la Biósfera Montes Azules. The interest is to be able to stop in Lacanja or to go to Benemérito Las Américas from where you can transfer to Las Guacamayas. From there you can continue to Los Lagos de Montebello.

All national destinations from a major Mexican bus station, not to mention regional destinations: San Cristobal, Palenque, Comitán, Ciudad Cuauhtémoc (border with Guatemala), Tonalá, Tapachula. To save time, consider booking your tickets in advance on the company's website. If you can't, you can always do it at the ticket office in the station hall (which is what many locals do).

This agency, run by Marcela and Adrian, offers unique tours designed for those who aspire to discover Chiapas in an alternative and profound way. Each month, their team strives to offer you a program of original activities, off the beaten track, for a truly enriching adventure. Hiking, yoga, traditional ceremonies, meditation and many other activities will allow you to fully engage and enjoy an unforgettable immersive experience, where respect for nature and culture is paramount.

Specialized ecotourism agency offering a variety of adventures departing from San Cristobal. Activities include treks of a few kilometers or several days, overnight camping tours in nature reserves, abseiling in canyons or near archaeological sites, and visits to indigenous villages. However, the speciality not to be missed is tree climbing! Eli, who trained in this discipline in France, will guide you for a day in the majestic hundred-year-old pines of the Chiapas forests.

Looking for thrills and energy? This Chiapas agency, established in 2007, offers a wide range of tours for sports enthusiasts of all levels, combining sport, local culture, nature and scenery. Tours combine mountain biking, trekking, trail riding and cave exploration. This approach allows you to explore the region in a much more enjoyable way than a simple bus trip. You can also rent mountain bikes by the hour or day. Don't hesitate to contact them - they're renowned for their professionalism.