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Before you go
Your trip to Comitán de Domínguez.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Comitán de Domínguez – Chiapas Destination San Cristóbal de las Casas and the Sumidero Canyon about 160 km from Tuxtla Gutiérrez
How to get there
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Aeropuerto Internacional Ángel Albino Corzo (TGZ) Tuxtla Gutiérrez · 175 km
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Terminal de Autobuses OCC Comitán 1 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
From San Cristóbal de las Casas it is about 90 km, a one-and-a-half-hour drive via the Pan-American highway, with buses and vans. From Tuxtla Gutiérrez it is about 160 km.
How many days
One or two days: one for the Lagos de Montebello and half a day for Comitán's center.
When to go
From November to April the sky is usually clearer and the Montebello lakes display their colors better. From May to October there is more rain.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Help for Montebello and regional excursions. Without a car, there are shared vans that depart Comitán for the lakes.
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 Comitán de Domínguez
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Morning
Lagos de Montebello
Leave early for the Lagos de Montebello and visit the viewpoints of Cinco Lagos, Pojoj, and Tziscao.
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Afternoon
Lake Tziscao
Have lunch near Lake Tziscao, on the border with Guatemala, and take a raft ride on the water.
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Late afternoon
Comitán center
In the late afternoon, return to Comitán and walk around the main plaza and the church of Santo Domingo.
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Evening
Dinner in the center
Dine in the center and try comiteco, an agave spirit typical of the town.
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
Is Comitán close to the Lagos de Montebello?
Yes, about 55 km, about an hour by car.
What is comiteco?
An agave spirit typical of Comitán, a relative of mezcal.
Is Comitán far from San Cristóbal?
About 90 km, a one-and-a-half-hour drive via the Pan-American highway.
Is it worth spending the night in Comitán?
It's worthwhile for those going to Lagos de Montebello and the El Chiflón waterfalls without rushing.