Tuxtla Gutierrez

Tours

Venture into the stunning Sumidero Canyon aboard a boat, giving you the opportunity to discover the lush flora and fauna of the place, including crocodiles, monkeys, and birds in their natural habitat. After this amazing tour, take you to the beautiful Colonial City of Chiapa de Corzo, where you can explore and buy local handicrafts. Immerse yourself in the culture and history of this magical town and let yourself be carried away by its charm. Finally, return to San Cristóbal de las Casas to get dropped off, with your heart full of memories and your mind full of new experiences.

We start the tour from your hotel and head towards the Sumidero Canyon, where we will take a 2-hour boat ride through the Sumidero Canyon to the Grijalva River dock, where you can observe the local flora and fauna. As we progress through the tour, we will stop at a 16th-century fountain designed in the Mudejar style as we approach the historic city of Chiapa de Corzo, founded by Captain Diego de Mazariegos in 1528. We take advantage of the opportunity to continue our tour and visit 3 of the 5 viewpoints that make up the Sumidero Canyon to end the tour. You will return to your hotel at approximately 6:00 pm.

Experience the breathtaking views of Sumidero Canyon on a day tour from San Cristóbal de Las Casas. Admire the canons from some wonderful viewpoints, journey through the canyon on a boat ride, and explore the charming town of Chiapa de Corzo. Start with pickup from your hotel and travel by air-conditioned bus to some of the best viewpoints of the Sumidero Canyon. Enjoy the panoramic views of this vast geological wonder. Then, embark on a 90-minute boat trip through the canyon. Marvel at the imposing canyon walls and the rich biodiversity of flora and fauna that can be found in the area. After the boat trip head to the quaint town of Chiapa de Corzo. Enjoy 1 hour of free time to wander through its charming streets, visit the local cathedral, and browse for local textiles and crafts at the many stalls in the town. Finally, board the bus and relax on the return journey to San Cristóbal.

Marvel at the majestic walls of the Sumidero Canyon on this 8-hour excursion that feels like a journey back in time. Tours depart from the Algrano Cafe in San Cristobal de las Casas. After a transfer to the jetty, take a boat to the canyon. Be on the lookout for crocodiles, monkeys and a wide variety of birds. Next on the itinerary is a visit to the colonial city of Chiapa de Corzo. Take some time to browse the numerous shops that offer local craft items. Continue to San Cristobal de las Casas, where the tour ends.

This fun journey begins by meeting at "Al Grano" Café located in front of the central park in downtown San Cristóbal de Las Casas to board the tourist transportation and begin our journey. Upon arriving in Tuxtla, we will start by visiting the magnificent viewpoints of the Sumidero Canyon to appreciate its majesty from another perspective. We will tour two of the main viewpoints. We will then head to the dock to sail and admire the impressive geology of the Sumidero Canyon through the Grijalva River, where we can also observe the diversity of flora and fauna (crocodiles, monkeys, and countless birds). Later, we will head to the Colonial City of Chiapa de Corzo where you will have time to visit, tour each place at your own pace, and buy beautiful local handicrafts. To conclude this adventure, we will take the passengers back to San Cristóbal de Las Casas, dropping you off at the "Al Grano" Café in the city center in front of the central park, so you can return to your lodging on your own to rest and enjoy the unforgettable memories that your mind and heart created with this wonderful trip.

Departure at 9:00 am at the reception of your hotel and transfer to the Sumidero Canyon formed by the Grijalva River, a 2-hour boat ride in the Sumidero Canyon where you can see native flora and fauna species of the region. Continuing with the tour, we head to the ancient city of Chiapa de Corzo founded in 1528 by Captain Diego de Mazariegos, we will visit a Mudejar-style fountain built in the 16th century, continuing with our tour we will visit 3 of the 5 viewpoints that make up the Sumidero Canyon, to end the tour we will move to San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas. Rest of the afternoon free. Return to the colonial city of San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas at approximately 5:00 pm.

After breakfast leaving from your lodging in San Cristóbal de las Casas, we depart for the majestic Sumidero Canyon. We will take a boat for a 2-hour journey on the Grijalva River, where you will witness limestone walls reaching up to 1,000 meters, waterfalls feeding the river, and unique natural formations such as "The Christmas Tree," "The Cave of the Virgin," and the "Symbol of Chiapas." Following our tour of the Sumidero Canyon, we will visit the magical town of Chiapa de Corzo, founded in 1528 by Captain Diego de Mazariegos. Here, you can admire "La Fuente Colonial" with its authentic Mudejar design, and enjoy the exquisite Chiapanecan cuisine. Stroll through the town center to discover beautiful embroidery seen in the colorful regional costumes of Chiapaneca and Parachico, as well as crafts and brilliant lacquer pieces. Our visit to Chiapa de Corzo concludes with a 1-hour journey along the Tuxtla - San Cristóbal highway, ascending to 2,300 meters above sea level, and arriving at the most magical town in Mexico, San Cristóbal de las Casas. It is important to know that the viewpoints are closed every Tuesday, in case you choose that day for your tour.

We will travel to Cascadas el Chiflón, the most beautiful waterfalls in Chiapas, where we will embark on a tour that lasts almost two hours, beginning with the waterfalls located downstream and including the following: The main Velo de Novia Waterfall, the highest and most powerful waterfall in Chiapas, is a stunning curtain of water 70 meters high with a vista and is without a doubt the most impressive in the area. Other nearby waterfalls include Cascada El Suspiro, Cascada Ala de ngel, Cascada Arco Iris, Cascada Quinceaera, and Cascada Quinceaera. Following that, we continue our excursion to the Montebello Lagoons, one of the nation's most stunning natural sites because of its surface and underground aquatic environments. Here, we will see lagoons like Lake Tziscao, Laguna Pojoj, Lake Montebello, Laguna Enchanted, and the dream lagoon, known for the hues of its waters.

Embark on amazing experience to Sumidero National Park. Explore Sumidero Canyon and the town of Chiapa de Corzo on this 9-hour tour from San Cristobal. Begin with a 45-minute drive through the mountains, along a scenic highway toward Tuxtla Gutierrez. Admire the beautiful panoramic views as you pass through the clouds to reach the canyon. The tour continues with a boat trip, as you marvel at the immense Sumidero Canyon from another perspective. After taking in this stunning natural scenery, you’ll visit the magical town of Chiapa de Corzo, known for its magnificent 16th-century Mudéjar Fountain, with its colorful xicalpestles (lacquered and painted gourds). It’s also home to Parachico revelers, the main attraction at the Fiesta of San Sebastián. After the visit you’ll continue on the drive, enjoying breathtaking views of the Sumidero Canyon from several lookout points, including the Ceiba, the Coyota, the Roblar, the Tepehuaje and the Chiapa. These locations allow you to admire the grandeur of the canyon as well as the local flora and fauna.

Depart from San Cristobal, The first visit is the viewpoints of the Sumidero Canyon (except Tuesday), we will visit 2 or 3 main ones, then we will continue to the pier to take the boat that will take you through the impressive Sumidero Canyon. Admire its stunning flora and fauna, including crocodiles, monkeys, and a variety of birds. After the boat experience, continue to the small town of Chiapa de Corzo, with free time to explore the town and shop for beautiful handicrafts. Let the picturesque town captivate you with its colonial charm and rich cultural heritage. Return to San Cristobal de las Casas, where you can relax and reflect on this unforgettable experience. Note: On Tuesday you do not visit the canyon viewpoints because it is closed, but you do visit by boat