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Before you go
Your trip to Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Tuxtla Gutiérrez – Chiapas Destination San Cristóbal de las Casas and the Sumidero Canyon Capital
How to get there
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Aeropuerto Internacional Ángel Albino Corzo (TGZ) 30 km
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Terminal de Autobuses OCC Tuxtla Gutiérrez 4 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Confirm before purchasing. Ángel Albino Corzo Airport (TGZ) is about 30 km from downtown, with taxis and vans. There are also buses from Mexico City, Oaxaca and Villahermosa.
How many days
One day, for the Sumidero viewpoints and ZooMAT, before continuing on to San Cristóbal.
When to go
From November to April there is little rain; April and May are very hot. From May to October it rains more in the afternoons.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Transport for the Sumidero viewpoints, on a road of about 20 km. Without a car, there are taxis and organized tours.
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 Tuxtla Gutiérrez
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Morning
Sumidero Viewpoints
Drive up in the morning along the scenic road to the Sumidero Canyon viewpoints, such as La Ceiba and Los Chiapa, overlooking the Grijalva River.
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Afternoon
ZooMAT
In the afternoon, visit ZooMAT, with jaguars, tapirs, macaws and quetzals in enclosures within native forest.
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Late afternoon
Parque de la Marimba
At dusk, go to Parque de la Marimba, where marimba orchestras often play and couples dance.
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Evening
Chiapanecan dinner
Have dinner near the park and try tamales chiapanecos and pozol, a drink made of corn and cacao.
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 it worth spending a day in Tuxtla Gutiérrez?
It’s worth it for the Sumidero viewpoints and ZooMAT. Many travelers go straight from the airport to San Cristóbal or Chiapa de Corzo.
How far is Tuxtla from San Cristóbal?
About 60 km via the dual carriageway, roughly a one-hour drive.
Is Tuxtla hot?
Yes, much more than San Cristóbal. It is at about 500 meters altitude.
What is Parque de la Marimba?
A plaza in Tuxtla where marimba orchestras usually play—the typical instrument of Chiapas—and locals dance.