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Before you go
Your trip to Chiapa de Corzo.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Chiapa de Corzo – Chiapas Destination San Cristóbal de las Casas and the Sumidero Canyon about 15 km from Tuxtla Gutiérrez
How to get there
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Aeropuerto Internacional Ángel Albino Corzo (TGZ) Tuxtla Gutiérrez · 15 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
From Tuxtla Gutiérrez it is about 15 km, roughly 20 minutes by car, with frequent shared vans. From Tuxtla Airport it is about 15 km, and from San Cristóbal about 50 km.
How many days
Half a day or a day, with the boat trip through the Sumidero and the plaza.
When to go
From November to April the river is usually calmer and the sky clearer for the boat trip. From January 8 to 23 the Gran Fiesta takes place, with the parachicos.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
No. The city is walked on foot, the dock is near the plaza, and there are vans from Tuxtla.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Chiapa de Corzo
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Morning
Boat through the Sumidero
Leave in the morning from the Chiapa de Corzo dock for the boat trip through Sumidero Canyon, about two hours.
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Afternoon
La Pila
After lunch, see La Pila, the crown-shaped fountain in the main square, and the Church of Santo Domingo.
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Late afternoon
Riverside
At dusk, walk along the bank of the Grijalva, near the dock, and watch the sun over the river.
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Evening
Dinner at the plaza
Dine at one of the restaurants around the plaza, with Chiapanecan dishes such as pepita con tasajo.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How long does the boat trip through the Sumidero last?
About two hours, round trip along the Grijalva River to the Chicoasén dam.
What are the parachicos?
Dancers wearing wooden masks and fiber headdresses who parade through the streets during the Great January Festival, a UNESCO intangible heritage.
Is Chiapa de Corzo near Tuxtla?
Yes, about 15 km.
Where do you catch the boat for the Sumidero?
At the Chiapa de Corzo dock, near the plaza, or at Cahuaré, on the highway bridge.