Puerto Chiapas Excursions

Holland America and Regent Cruises have made Puerto Chiapas another boutique port of call. Puerto Chiapas offers access to the fascinating ruins of the Maya, as well as other eco-friendly and cultural tours. Enjoy this port of call!

Your ship will dock at the cruise terminal pier in Puerto Chiapas. All excursions will depart from the cruise terminal.

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City Tours

Tapachula City Tour
3½ hours

Tapachula has a fascinating history, and it's also fun to explore. You'll visit the 19th century zocolo, the church and museums, then have some free time to discover the city on your own.

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Mi Casa es Tu Casa
3¼ hours

Explore the city of Tapachula on your own on this interesting tour. There'll be a guide available to fill you in on the city's history, and point you in the direction of the not-to-be-missed sites in the town.

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Cooking Tour

Mexican Cooking Class
5 hours

Learn to cook up a storm the Mexican way! In this Mexican cooking class you and your teammates will whip up a number of authentic Mexican dishes and appetizers. Afterwards, you'll visit Tapachula.

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Cultural Tours

Chiapas Through the Ages: Izapa Ruins & Tapachula City Tour/ Izapa Archaeological Site & city Tour
4½ hours

Visit the mysterious archaeological ruin of Izapa and the city of Tapachula, where you'll take a walking tour of the town. When in town, you'll have free time to shop.

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Izapa Ruins & Chocolate Discovery
4½ hours

Explore the Izapa Mayan ruins, and travel to the foot of the Tacana volcano to the town of Tuxtla Chico, nicknamed the "Chocolate City," to see how the locals make chocolate from the cacao plant.

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Mi Pueblito Mexican Town
3½ hours

Enjoy an immersive cultural journey to Chiapas' "Chocolate City" of Tuxtla Chico, where you'll learn how to make chocolate from the cacao plants that thrive in this area. Plus you'll visit the Izapa ruins.

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Mayan Tree of Life & Chocolate Discovery
4 hours

Discover the mystery that surrounds Izapa's Stela 5. Then visit Chiapas' "Chocolate City" to learn how the sacred cacao bean has been central to the people of this area for millennia.

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Eco Tours

Mangrove Boat Ride & Bird Watching/ Mangroves & Nature
3 hours

Explore the mangrove forest to view Chiapas' fascinating flora and fauna. You will take a 2-hour boat trip down to the sea and back, and you'll view a wide array of unique bird, reptile and fish species.

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Banana Plantation & City Sights
4½ hours

Enjoy an intriguing introduction to one of the Soconusco region's major enterprises--growing bananas, and learn how bananas are grown and harvested. Then visit the interesting city of Tapachula.

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Banana Plantation & Rural Community
4½ hours

Take a journey to the Ejido Miguel Aleman banana plantation to learn about the growing and harvesting of bananas in Chiapas. This tour brings you into the heart of rural Chiapas.

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Explore Mango Plantation & City Sights
4½ hours

Chiapas grows some of the best mangos to be found in Mexico. On this tour, you'll learn how the local Ataulfo and Tommy mangos are grown and harvested. Then visit the interesting city of Tapachula.

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Coffee & Natural Wonders
7 hours

Visit the Finca Hamburgo coffee plantation to learn how coffee beans are grown and processed. Then continue on to the nearby Finca Argovia coffee and flower-growing plantation.

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Argovia Express: Coffee Tasting & Botanical Gardens
5½ hours

Spend several hours at Finca Argovia, one of Mexico's most famous coffee plantations. You'll learn about coffee cultivation, processing and sustainable development, and cultivating flowers for export.

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Argovia Estate & Flower Plantation
7 hours

Spend a day at Finca Argovia, one of Mexico's most famous coffee plantations. You'll learn about coffee cultivation, processing and sustainable development, and cultivating flowers for export.

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Important Information

Notes on the above cruise excursions:

• The information on the cruise excursions listed above was developed from publicly available sources.
• The cruise lines may elect to add to, change, delete or otherwise alter the itineraries of the excursions above;
• The cruise lines may restrict the number of passengers allowed to go on any particular excursion.
• The cruise lines may impose other restrictions on any particular excursion, including height, weight, minimum age, etc.; make sure to check with them to determine if there are such restrictions.
• There may be seasonal limitations on certain excursions or tours, such as whale watching. Be sure to check with your cruise line to determine if the tour in which you're interested is available when you're on your cruise.

Why buy a tour through the cruise lines?

• They have selected tour operator partners who are safe, reliable, licensed and insured.
• They offer a wide selection of tours, purchasing convenience and can provide expert advice on the most appropriate tour for you.
• They offer a one price, no surprises policy, with no hidden fees.
• They will be happy to credit your onboard account if you've already booked an excursion and there is a change in itinerary of the ship.
• They will wait for you if your tour is late.

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