Kick off your family adventure with a late-afternoon private boat cruise through the towering cliffs of the majestic Sumidero Canyon 🚤, soaking in the golden hour magic after a traditional lunch in colonial Chiapa de Corzo 🍲.
Next, journey into the highlands to explore the vibrant, colourful streets of San Cristóbal de las Casas 🌈. Dive deep into living indigenous heritage as you witness the profound mysticism inside the church of San Juan Chamula ⛪, and share a warm, home-cooked meal with a Tzotzil women’s weaving cooperative in Zinacantán 🧶.
Trade the cool mountains for the tropical rainforest! We’ll hit the road for the stunning Cascadas de Agua Azul 💦, where you can swim in turquoise pools and fall asleep in rustic eco-cabins right by the water. After walking behind the dramatic curtain of the Misol-Há waterfall 🌿, we’ll set up our fully equipped jungle camp near Palenque ⛺.
Cap off the expedition by beating the crowds at the legendary Palenque ruins 🏛️, hiking hidden trails to uncover ancient Maya secrets under the lush canopy. Finish with a relaxing afternoon by the pool 🍹 before your seamless onward journey from Villahermosa. Canyons, waterfalls, living cultures, and jungle camping—this is the ultimate family overland adventure! ✨🇲🇽
* ✈️ Travelling as a private group on the same flights? We’re happy to tailor the first and last days of the itinerary to maximise your adventure as soon as we know your flight details! 🗺️✨
We had a wonderful 10-day family trip through Chiapas with Jaime from Lupita Overland, travelling from Oaxaca City through Tehuantepec, Juchitán, Tuxtla, San Cristóbal, Palenque and back, with plenty of stops along the way.
Jaime was considerate, flexible and very helpful from the start. It was clear how much he loves Chiapas, and he was genuinely excited to show us around, which made the trip feel much more personal. We visited caves, gorges, waterfalls, ruins, local food places and cultural spots, and felt we were able to see a lot without the days becoming too much.
We travelled as a family with our 5-year-old son, which was a new type of trip for Jaime, but it worked really well. The itinerary was full, but not over-packed. There was still time for our son to rest, play and swim in the hotel pools, and the longer driving days were broken up with good stops, so the travel never felt too hard.
The van, Lupita, was spacious, comfortable and well-equipped, and the hotels Jaime arranged were lovely throughout the trip. We always felt safe and well looked after, while still feeling like we were having a proper adventure through a really beautiful part of Mexico.
Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed the trip and are very grateful to Jaime for making it such a memorable experience. We’d happily recommend Lupita Overland to anyone wanting to explore Chiapas or other parts of Mexico in a comfortable, flexible and personal way.😎
Our family of three, including our 5 year old son, has just returned from an epic 10 day road trip with Jaime in his awesome Lupita van. A round trip from Oaxaca to Chiapas and back to Oaxaca, with so many beautiful, interesting, and memorable stops along the way.
This was a fantastic family friendly tour of Chiapas region. Jaime created a journey that gave us a wonderful mix of nature, culture, history, food, and local experiences. We visited dramatic canyons, caves, waterfalls, community villages, local markets, colonial cities, archaeological ruins, cultural festivals, traditional handicraft workshops, and places to try delicious regional food and drinks. It was exactly the kind of trip we hoped for: full of adventure and variety, but still paced well enough for travelling with a young child.
Jaime was excellent from the very beginning. He was organised, communicative, flexible, and thoughtful throughout both the planning and the trip itself. He is especially good at setting and managing expectations, which made the whole experience feel smooth and relaxed. We always knew what to expect, but the trip still felt personal and full of discovery.
What made the experience really special was Jaime himself. He is calm, kind, and great with families. He works respectfully with local communities and clearly has a deep love for Chiapas and the people, landscapes, traditions, and culture of the region. It was a joy to have him share his knowledge, experience, and passion with us.
We also now know that Jaime covers trips through many other regions of Mexico, as well as some parts of Central America, which makes Lupita Overland a great option not only for Chiapas, but for anyone looking for a private, flexible, and meaningful overland travel experience more broadly.
We highly recommend Jaime and Lupita Overland to anyone looking for a private or small group tour operator, family road trip, overland tour. We would absolutely travel with Jaime again and hope to do more trips with him when we return to Mexico.
