Getting to Laguna Miramar will involve at least a day and a half of travel from any of the major cities in Chiapas. In most cases it will involve riding in a "collectivo", which is a four wheel drive ford truck with an open air cage in the back stuffed with up to 20 people (some of whom will be sitting on the top of the cab of the truck. Traveling by collectivo through the jungle is an experience in and of itself.
Ocosingo to San Quentin (70 pesos) - There are several "colectivo" buses that leaves from around the corner from Ocosingo's main market early in the morning. The first colectivo leaves at 9:00AM, with colectivos leaving periodically after that for a few hours. The schedule is likely to change, so arrive at the departure area early in the morning (7:00AM) and ask the locals for the departure time. The collectivo takes 6 hours to get to San Quentin from which it is another 1km walk to Emiliano Zapata. The ride is very beautiful, ranging from alpine forests, towering mountains with high cliffs, jungle rivers, small Maya villages, Zapatista strong holds and Mexican jungle military outposts.
Ocosingo to San Quentin by Airplane - There is an airport located on the way to the Maya ruins of Toniná that offers flights to San Quentin for an unknown price.
Comitan to Las Margaritas to San Quentin - Las Margaritas is located a short distance from Comitan (under 10km). It is possible to take a local Comitan collectivo to Las Margaritas where a colectivo departs several times early in the morning. The trip from Las Margaritas to San Quentin should be about 6 hours.
Las Nubes - Supposedly, it is possible to go to the Jungle waterfall of Las Nubes located near the Lagos de Montebello and take a river boat 2 hours into the Lacondon jungle from where it is possible to catch a colectivo to Emiliano Zapata. It may be best to have the Maya at Emiliano Zapata arrange this as a way of returning to "civilization." The cost is 800 pesos for the boat (split between the number of people on the boat.
Tours - It is possible to arrange a tour to Laguna Miramar in San Cristobal de Las Casas for around $400 USD usually requiring a minimum of 4 persons. If you ask in San Cristobal de Las Casas about getting to Laguna Miramar you will be told this is the only way to reach the lake.
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