Description: Chiapas state is full of mighty rivers and powerful waterfalls, but also there is a corner where the lakes are peaceful and very quiet, a little paradise.
The area is dotted by dozens of lagoons in the middle of pine forests, the air may be cool but very refreshing. Each lagoon has it's very particular shade, some bluish, others a bit red, some clay, a bit emerald, all of them vary because of the type of mineral, deep of the water, shape of the bottom, etc.
In a some of the lagoons beside the usual food stands and souvenir vendors, there are also people renting kayaks and offering you a ride in a barge or raft, well, some tree trunks tied together and a trunk section as a seat -that counts as a rustic barge- and you will have to paddle along. The price was mxp$150 per person for a half hour ride, seemed a bit above what I liked to pay, but it was totally worth the money, the relaxation you get after being in the middle of this lagoons is beyond a price, it's very refreshing and good for the spirit and body.
Try to come by car and stay a night in one of the rustic cabins, they are extremely cheap and comfy, being in the middle of the forest at 1,500 meters (1 mile) above sea level makes for cool or coldish nights, but they provide nice thick blankets. No worry, there is hot water and cement floor, is not THAT rustic.
Inside the park boundaries there are a couple of rest spots with lots of food vendors, they offer basic but very tasty meals, carne asada (grilled beef), chorizo, pot beans, quesadillas, take your time and enjoy a simple lunch. Or if you are looking for more service there are some full service restaurants near Tziscao lake, with more options on the menu.
You can do a day trip from San Cristobal de las Casas if you are coming on a tour or don't want to drive. If you are staying in Comitan, there are collective vans running all day long.
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