Metzabok Lagoon Day Trip from Palenque
Enjoy a unique experience in one of the most important reserves in Mexico: Metzabok Lagoon. Metzabok was included in 2012 in the World Network of Biosphere Reserves for having lush ecosystems. Metzabok Lagoon, which means Lacandon Maya God of Thunder, is located between the eastern mountains of Chiapas, in the Selva Lacandona in the municipality of Ocosingo Chiapas. It has over 82 hectares divided into 27 lagoons of various dimensions, surrounded by the dense vegetation of the mountains. Get ready to enjoy this natural reserve in the Lacandon Jungle Area in Chiapas and learn about this community.
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Stop At: Metzabok, 29936 Damasco, Chis., Mexico
fter hotel pickup in Palenque, you'll leave early morning driving towards Metzabok Lagoon. After 3 hours of driving, you will admire a unique place in the middle of the jungle. Metzabok was enacted in 1998 as a natural area of protection of flora and fauna with an ecosystem of high diversity and fragility. It is a combination of high evergreen forest, medium evergreen forest, cloud forest and secondary vegetation areas with different levels of development. This place has also extraordinary ecological importance for its lakes, and its biodiversity (among which are threatened or endangered, as ocofaisán, the harpy eagle, the quetzal and the jaguar).
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Metzabok, 29936 Damasco, Chis., Mexico
During the trip, you will learn about the population here which is made up of the Lacandon ethnic group with less than 100 inhabitants. You will have about 3.5 hours of visit time, in which you will also take a canoe ride with a local Lacandon guide to explore the lagoon and some caves of this area. A visit to the area's cave system will reward you with the unforgettable sight of ancient Mayan cave paintings, shrines and great views from the El Mirador cave, a pyramid. Making a short trekking to get at the top of the mountain, you will see an amazing view of all this natural reserve. After the visit, you will have time to eat something with the locals and continue back to your hotel in Palenque.
Duration: 2 hours
Informacion Adicional
"Infants must sit on laps"
"Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults"
"The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"It is recommended you bring comfortable shoes and clothes, light jacket, a hat and sunglasses, sun block, extra cash in case you want to buy a souvenir and additional meals"
"For safety reasons swimming skills are required but its not necessary to make the activity"
"Not recommended for travelers with back problems"
"Not recommended for pregnant travelers"
"No heart problems or other serious medical conditions"
"Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Horário de Início:
07:00 AM
Duração: 14 Hours
Ponto de partida: Traveler pickup is offered
We pick up from any Hotel in Palenque City
Cancelamentos e reembolsos:
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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