Agua Azul is one of the stops that liven up the traveler's journey through the exuberant territory of Chiapas. Some beautiful pools of turquoise water that meander the mountain range known to the Tzeltals as Mountains of Water.
Blue water It is one of the photos that the traveler has in his head if he travels to Chiapas. In addition to its undeniable beauty, it is worth mentioning that it is located on the road that connects Palenque and San Cristóbal de las Casas, the two great destinations of Chiapas.
This factor makes it a very popular place, both in tourists and in the corresponding souvenir stalls, run by the community of Mayan Choles. In spite of this, the place is a very beautiful place that is enjoyed very much.
What to visit between Palenque and San Cristóbal de las Casas?
The turquoise pools of Agua Azul In Chiapas
En Blue water there are wooden paths that will lead you to viewpoints upriver through successive turquoise pools and waterfalls. The waterfall typical of the postcard is close to the parking area. This makes many people stay in this area, but up and lonely and beautiful corners await you upstream.
There are several local restaurants in the area
Following the path you have more than 3 kilometers cleared by the side of the bed of the Agua Azul River to enjoy in absolute tranquility. The area is Special Reserve of the Biosphere for the variety of species, some in danger of extinction.
How should you visit Agua Azul?
Fearing the privileged situation between Palenque and San Cristóbal de las Casas, there is no excursion that does not stop in Agua Azul on its way down this road. El misol-ha water jump it's the other classic stop.
- BY PUBLIC TRANSPORT:
- BY OWN CAR:
- ON TOUR:
It will be difficult to avoid this beautiful place, it has a special charm to see the beautiful route of these Turquoise waters. Giving you a swim here is a wonderful idea, you will enjoy it.
Blue water, nature
LOCATION: Blue water You find it 58 km from Ocosingo, 64 km from Palenque and 200 from San Cristóbal de las Casas.HOW TO GET IN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION? From Palenque combis leave until the crossing of Agua Azul (1h30 ″). From here there are 4 kilometers that you can do in another bus to the entrance. There are always collective taxis on the diversion to Agua Azul (they charge between 15 and 30 pesos per person, according to people). From San Cristóbal you must go by combi to Ocosingo and from there another combi towards Palenque. Most visit it inThe collective tourist excursion from San Cristóbal or Palenque.
PRICE INPUT AND SERVICES: 70 mxn. There are two payments, that of Agua Azul and that of the community in the area. There are services at the entrance and restaurants.
WHAT TO BRING? Light and light clothes, hat, insect repellent, closed and comfortable shoes so as not to slip and protect yourself from insect bites, some water always goes well.
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What beautiful landscapes are found in Mexico! Greetings and thanks for walking here!
Looks great! Thanks for all the information on your page.
I have a question: We are planning a trip through Chiapas, we want to stay in Palenque and San Cristóbal, and we are thinking of visiting Misol-Ha and Agua Azul on the road from Palenque to San Cristóbal. Is it possible to grab a collectivo in Agua Azul for San Cristóbal? We do not want to go through a tour, one because we want to visit it on the way and two because we want to take our own pace.
Greetings from Puebla,
Philip
Hello Philipp, yes there is a collective from Palenque to Agua Azul and from there to Sancris. I tell you factors to keep in mind: from the road where the collective leaves you to Agua Azul, there are taxis waiting to take you. Then you must return to the road and wait for the collective. The bad thing is that many go full, Agua Azul is intermediate stop, and you can not get on. Misol-Há the same. With this I want to tell you that yes you can, there is transportation, but it is not comfortable or easy. The journey is about 5 hours of road without stops, so to do it in a day for free is more time. You can sleep camping in Agua Azul, I think I remember. Take into account not to travel at night in this area. It is possible that from Agua Azul you have to take the bus to Ocosingo (Tonina) and there another to Sancris. You can also sleep in Ocosingo if you do not have time to do it in a day for free.
Greetings to the beautiful Puebla, you have a good way 🙂
Hi Sandra, a question, is it also possible to move in a collective from Agua Azul to Misol ha? or from Misol has Roberto Barrios?
I would like to go with my time and know what points it is possible to put on the route of each day. Since the Tour regularly make 3 points in a day, or two in half a day. They are somewhat rushed.
I hope you read me and you can guide me.
Regards!!!
Hi Gabriela, how are you? Yes it is possible, but go with time and patience, because it is heavy. The combis are full, they do not stop and a little complicated when they are intermediate stops. In some places you must take a taxi if you do not want to walk, because they do not go collective, like Agua Azul. I have traveled the whole area a couple of times by public transport, and you must go ahead with time. Leave early, in the afternoon there is little transport. Misolha and Agua Azul find where to sleep, Roberto Barrios can't tell you. I hope the information is usefull. Good way, you'll tell him your Chiapaneca adventure.
Good day!!! Sandra, can you guide me, with the prices of the cabins or some number of the ecotourism center where there are cabins that are super close to the waterfalls, and with another question, do you know the price of a taxi from blue water waterfalls to Ocosingo?
Collective prices of misol ha to blue water waterfalls
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From blue water waterfalls to Ocosingo
Hi Bruno, how are you? I give you the web address of the cabins, the better you inform them of your doubts that they surely know more: http://www.yaxhaaguaazul.com The buses are not expensive at all, but they better inform you too to ensure. In Misol Ha there is also an ecotourism center, I will pass it to you in case you are interested: https://www.misol-ha.com/
Do not miss Toniná in Ocosingo, from the best archaeological zones 🙂
Good way.
Hello Sandra,
Thank you very much for the information. I have doubts, just as the people who have written do NOT want to take a tour, since we want to take our own pace, we are going from San Cristobal to Palenque but we want to arrive by public transport to Palenque (I already read that it is possible through the combis, the 1era from Sn Cristobal to Ocosingo and the 2 ° from Ocosingo to Palenque), however we want to take advantage of it and go to Agua Azul, it is possible to get off the bus or recommend that in Ocosingo we take a taxi for blue water. Do you know how much more or less they charge from Ocosingo to Agua Azul by taxi ?, or there will also be combis that leave us in Agua azul.
I appreciate your comments and your time. Regards!
Hi Tania, it's a pleasure to be able to support you as much as possible.
From Ocosingo, any second category transport, either collective or large bus, can leave you at the crossing to Agua Azul. Those that do not do so are the ADO buses that are prohibited from making stops along the way. So you can go to Agua Azul from Ocosingo by public transport, a taxi I do not know what could cost you, that I owe you. Once at the crossroads there are 4 kilometers until the entrance. There are always collective taxis in the detour to Agua Azul (they charge between 15 and 30 pesos per person, depending on the people). Back to the crossing the same, and then to wait for a transport on the main road, many go full and do not stop. If you go with a large backpack, some groups do not allow you to climb through space. It's annoying, but you can.
Have a good trip,
Sandra, thank you very much for your time. Your answer is very helpful. Excellent afternoon!