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Two Days in the Lacandon: Jungle temples, river craft and a night with Lacandon hosts
A 2-day, Palenque‑based journey into the Lacandon Jungle that pairs boat access to Yaxchilán and a visit to Bonampak with an overnight at Sak Nok Ecolodge—this guide explains what to expect and how the itinerary flows.
Two Days in the Lacandon: Jungle temples, river craft and a night with Lacandon hosts.
Venture into the heart of Chiapas for a concentrated, two‑day immersion: river travel on the Usumacinta to Yaxchilán, the painted murals of Bonampak, an ecolodge night in Lacanjá Chansayab and a guided jungle trek visiting waterfalls and the lost city of Lacanjá.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Bonampak’s Painted Walls
Bonampak preserves Late Classic murals—dating to around 790 A.D.—that offer an unusually vivid record of ancient Maya ritual, life and conflict.
Stay at Sak Nok in Lacanjá Chansayab
The itinerary includes an overnight at Sak Nok Ecolodge in the Lacanjá community, where you live alongside Lacandon Maya hosts and learn about local customs and jungle knowledge.
Boat to Yaxchilán and Jungle Trekking
The route combines a roughly two‑hour boat approach to Yaxchilán on the Usumacinta River with morning interpretive jungle trekking (about three hours) to waterfalls and the lost city of Lacanjá.
What the day feels like
How the two days feel
The program departs from Palenque hotels and quickly moves into river and rainforest travel: a transfer to the Frontera Corozal / Yaxchilán area, a river boat approach to the Yaxchilán ruins, a return, then Bonampak, an ecolodge night in Lacanjá and a morning interpretive trek before returning toward Palenque.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should avoid it.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program runs for 2 days with one overnight at Sak Nok Ecolodge in Lacanjá Chansayab.
Pickup is arranged from hotels in Palenque City; transfers include land travel to Frontera Corozal and boat transfers for the Yaxchilán approach.
Lodging is at Sak Nok Ecolodge in the Lacanjá community; the itinerary specifies one night there.
The verified details do not provide a specific gear list; the trip includes a roughly two‑hour boat approach and an approximately three‑hour jungle trek, as well as an overnight at an ecolodge.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Sak Nok EcoExperience?
The program is 2 days long.
Where is the meeting point for departure?
Pickup is from hotels in Palenque City.
Which archaeological sites are visited?
The itinerary visits Yaxchilán (accessed by boat) and Bonampak.
Is there an overnight stay and where?
Yes—one night is spent at Sak Nok Ecolodge in the Lacanjá Chansayab community.
How much boat and walking time should I expect?
The boat approach to Yaxchilán is approximately two hours, and the morning jungle trek is approximately three hours.
Are there any health restrictions for participants?
The experience is not suitable for pregnant women (over three months) or for people with back problems.