Stunning geological fault over 30 million years, formed with limestone walls that reach altitudes of up to 1,000 m, exuberant vegetation and wildlife. The canyon has high geological value with waterfalls embracing the canyon and serving as embellishment while feeding the Grijalva, one of the largest rivers in the country.
The spectacular beauty it possesses makes it without doubt one of the most beautiful natural areas in the country due to the amazing elements of the water, both on the surface and underground, and the lusch surroundings of dense pine, oak and mixed forests with the conspicuous presence of bromeliads and orchids.
To visit the Sumidero, you can reach it by land driving 15 km from the capital Tuxtla Gutierrez to Chiapa de Corzo. There are embarkation points that will lead you to the start of this fascinating wonder of nature.
The lakes are “uvalas” or that is to say, old cenotes (sinkhole) that with the erosion of limestone and landslides have grown over time.
The Agua Azul River descends from the top in a stairway forming a series of impressive waterfalls that create natural swimming pools in calcareous dikes. The intrepid ones can reach, with the help of the experts, other more impressive waterfalls, because the stairway goes all the way to the bottom until the river ends in Tulijá, forming one of the most beautiful water curtains.
Is located 18 km from Ocozocoautla.
Located 64 km from the city of Palenque.
Located 19 km from the city of Palenque.
The tour begins at Union Juarez 42 km from the city of Tapachula de Córdova de Ordóñez.
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LAS NUBES falls
Abyss with a depth of 140 m and a diameter of 160 m with a small forest in which dwells unnumbered amounts of parrots. All along the walls there are cave paintings representing warriors, animals and hands. This place is ideal for hiking, caving, rock climbing, abseiling and the observation of Flora and Fauna.
Beautiful waterfall, famous for the harmony that combines the elements of water and jungle. The waterfall is approximately 25 m high; it forms a large pool where you can swim carefully. The beauty of the place has made it repeatedly a popular film location.
The Tacaná or “House of fire” is an active volcano of 4.093 m high; the highest peak of the state of Chiapas and throughout southeastern of Mexico. It has different types of ecosystems: high forest, pine forests highlighting the beautiful tree ferns, a jungle of fog and herbaceous vegetation. Its geographical structure makes it a perfect place for mountaineering enthusiasts, although it is recommended to climb with a guide who knows the area.
Is located 55 km from the city of Comitan de Dominguez.
AGUA AZUL falls
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misol-há waterfalls
VOLCÁN TACANÁ Biosphere Reserve
LAGUNAS DE MONTEBELLO national park
cañon del sumidero national park
Beautiful and stunning turquoise waterfalls formed by Santo Domingo River. Cascadas Verdes, Sendero Selva, Loma Bonita y El Mirador are some of the attractions which collectively impact the vision of an exciting excursion. Is located 129 km from Comitán de Domínguez.
For diving enthusiasts Cenote Chucumaltilk is the place; sinkhole of 200 m in diameter and about 70 m depth. The water is incredible crystalline allowing a visibility of 40 m. The cenote holds petrified trees, sulfur chimneys, caverns, a deposit of quartz and an evocative altar of the Virgin of Sorrows. Located 23 km of the city from Comitán de Dominguez.
ARCO DEL TIEMPO
Tabasco Identified among the highest natural arches in the world with a height of 158 m, 255 m long and 35 m, wide this is a geomorphological formation of more than 80 million years with predominant karst landforms, because of limestone dissolution. The Arc is ideal for adventure and hiking. To reach this place there are two tourist centers: Adolfo Lopez Mateos and Lazaro Cardenas.
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Located at 65 km approximately from the city of Cintalapa Figueroa. To get to the Arch of Time there is a path of between 23 and 30 km more that divides into a walk among 3 or 4 hours. There are places where abseiling techniques are used for the descent to the river.
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LA ENCRUCIJADA Biosphere Reserve On the shores of the Pacific Ocean La Encrucijada preserves a series of estuaries, located on the migratory path of waterfowl in North America. It is characterized by mangroves up to 35 m high, considered the highest in the American Pacific coast. La Encrucijada is in Acapetahua located 76 km from the city of Tapachula de C贸rdova de Ord贸nez. Chiapas has a wide ecological and cultural diversity.
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It is one of the states with the greatest diversity and richness of natural resources in Mexico. It has more than 40 protected areas covering an area equivalent to almost a fifth of the Chiapanecan teritory. Our state is the 2nd in the nation in terms of biodiversity. Possess 1 in 3 amphibians, 1 in 4 species of reptiles, 3 out of 4 birds, 1 in 2 mammals and 1 in 3 species of flora in the country. Among the reserves stands out Montes Azules, heart of the Lacandon jungle; El Triunfo in Sierra Madre that shelters the jungle of mist, home of the legendary quetzal; El Ocote in the Zoque region that holds the surprising La Venta Canyon; La Encrucijada, in the coast, a mangrove zone, La Sepultura, forests and jungles of the Sierra Madre. Among the national parks are the Lagunas de Montebello, Sumidero Canyon and Palenque.