Walk through Simojovel, the Land of Amber 8 hours
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The experience begins very early by picking you up at your hotel at 6:00 am and thus taking advantage of the day, we depart from San Cristóbal de las Casas heading to Simojovel. Along the way you will be able to admire the beauty of the landscapes of the Sierra de Chiapas, we will also cross the Zapatista towns of San Andrés and Oventic. At 9:00 am we will arrive at Simojovel where you can have breakfast and then head to the Barrio de los Pocitos and the community of Pauchil.
At this point we will begin a walk of approximately a kilometer and a half towards the amber mines, here you will be able to observe and learn how this fossil resin is extracted and worked, which is also It will be known as tears of the jungle. We continue our visit to houses and workshops where you can admire the craftsmen cutting and polishing amber, a unique experience seeing them work and create beautiful pieces which you can purchase directly from them. at a very good price.
We will give you free time to eat and then we will visit the Amber Museum, here they will explain to us in more detail what you observed in the mines and with the artisans. We will head back to San Cristóbal, we will make a stop in Oventic to admire some mural paintings and then in San Andrés to visit its church.
We recommend that you bring a light backpack where you can carry water to hydrate yourself along the way, comfortable tennis shoes for long walks, sunscreen, and a cap or hat.
* A minimum group of 4 people is required. Please check availability when making your reservation.
What does the activity include
- Entrance tickets to the places we visited
- Specialized guide
- Transportation
When your activity starts and finishes
Departures on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays leaving at 6:00 am.
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Fixed Date bookings are non-refundable, except in cases of bad weather or issues with the provider. Bookings without a date or for gifting can be refunded within 14 days of purchase.
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Walk through Simojovel, the Land of Amber 8 hours
Hermanos Domínguez No. 5-A colonia centro San Cristóbal de las Casas
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Walk through Simojovel, the Land of Amber 8 hours
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