Overview
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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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Local guide
Lunch
Adventure Insurance
Canoe ride
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
Good to know
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Not recommended for participants with back problems
• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
What to expect
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).
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Mexico City).
Additional Information
- For safety reasons swimming skills are required but its not necessary to make the activity
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Metzabok Lagoon Day Trip from Palenque
Can I cancel Metzabok Lagoon Day Trip from Palenque for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 14 hours.
Is pickup offered?
Pickup is offered for all travelers.
What's included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local guide
- Lunch
- Adventure Insurance
- Canoe ride
What's not included?
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in Spanish.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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