TUXTLA GUTIÉRREZ GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Into the Lacandona: A Five‑Hour Trail with Salatiel to Lacanja and the Golondrinas Waterfalls
A guided, five‑hour jungle trail from Lacandones Lodge into the heart of the Lacandona Jungle with local guide Salatiel to visit the city of Lacanja and swim beneath the Golondrinas waterfalls.
Into the Lacandona: A Five‑Hour Trail with Salatiel to Lacanja and the Golondrinas Waterfalls.
Embark from Lacandones Lodge into the dense, humid corridors of the Lacandona Jungle on a five‑hour trail led by Salatiel. The route threads native flora and fauna with living Mayan traditions, ending at the Golondrinas waterfalls where the group pauses for a refreshing swim and to read the landscape through a local voice.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Salatiel — local guardian of the Lacandona
The trail is led by Salatiel, a well‑known local guide and guardian of the jungle whose knowledge frames each step — from plant uses to cultural stories — turning a hike into an interpretive passage through Lacandona life.
Golondrinas waterfalls — a cool, central payoff
The route culminates at the Golondrinas waterfalls, a shaded plunge where the group has time to rest and swim, letting the jungle’s humidity break against falling water.
Mayan culture and jungle ecology along the trail
On the trail to the city of Lacanja, participants learn how local Mayan descendants relate to the forest — its species, uses and rhythms — integrating natural history with lived cultural knowledge.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
This is an intimate, interpretive jungle trail: a steady walk away from the lodge into primary and secondary forest, punctuated by stops to study plants and listen to local stories, and concluding with time at Golondrinas waterfalls for a cooling swim before returning to Lacandones Lodge.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and when to check with the operator
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Comfortable clothing, closed sandals or tennis shoes, swimsuit, hat, biodegradable sunscreen, and at least 1 liter of water in a bottle.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The guided trail is five hours in duration.
Where do we meet the group?
The meeting and departure point is Lacandones Lodge in Lacanjá Chansayab.
Who is the guide?
The trail is led by Salatiel, a local jungle guide and guardian of the Lacandona.
Will there be time to swim at the waterfalls?
Yes — the itinerary includes time at the Golondrinas waterfalls to rest and swim.
What should I bring on the tour?
Bring comfortable clothing, closed sandals or tennis shoes, a swimsuit, hat, biodegradable sunscreen and 1 liter of water.