Tuxtla Gutierrez
Chiapas
Chiapas is an icon of diversity of species and ecosystems, but also of cultures and ethnic plurality
Culture and Diversity
Chiapas is an icon of diversity of species and ecosystems, but also of cultures and ethnic plurality, so you can live incredible experiences in its impressive natural attractions, along with the history, customs, languages, festivals, clothing, traditions, and gastronomy of the place.
- It has 7 of Mexico’s 9 most representative ecosystems
- 46 protected natural areas
- It has the largest record of birds in all of Mexico
- The most diverse state in terms of mammals
- One of the richest state in butterflies
- The largest hydrological system in Mesoamerica
- 10 Mayan archeological sites
- 14 indigenous ethnic groups
In Chiapas you will find impressive archaeological sites, legacy of the Mayan civilization, immersed in an exuberant vegetation, where you can see wild animals or listen to them.
Host destination, Tuxtla Gutiérrez
EXCURSIONS FROM TUXTLA GUTIÉRREZ
The city is surrounded by 4 natural reserves, so that a few kilometers from it, you can find find imposing Jungles, Waterfalls, Caves and Canyons, such as the Aguacero Waterfall, the Chorreadero Waterfall, the Río la Venta Canyon, the Arco del Tiempo, Sima del Cielo, among others, where you can perform various adventure activities such as: rappelling, hiking, canyoneering, bird watching, rafting, paragliding, flights in ultralight and light aircraft, as well as mountain biking.
Just 15 minutes from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, it is located the first colonial city founded by the Spanish in Chiapas, Chiapa de Corzo, with great tradition and culture, where the traditional “Fiesta Grande de los Parachicos” takes place year after year, cataloged as Intangible Heritage of The humanity.
From Tuxtla Gutiérrez it is possible to take tours to the most popular tourist attractions in the Chiapas, such as the El Chiflón Waterfalls, the Montebello lakes, and San Cristóbal.
Tuxtla Gutiérrez
The Miguel Álvarez del Toro Zoo, located in the “El Zapotal” nature reserve, was named after the famous researcher and defender of the natural resources of Chiapas. The most fascinating thing about this zoo are its inhabitants; The endemic species of the state, we can find them in their natural environment and this aspect makes this zoo a unique place that can be enjoyed in a wonderful journey of more than 2 hours through its corridors.
Night tours, educational talks and workshops, museums, cafeteria and souvenir shop, are another attractions.
Through a guided tour on the trails of the “Joyyo Mayu” park, you can learn from the hand of experts in bird watching, the fascinating wealth of resident and migratory bird species that inhabit and visit this lung of our city. More than 100 species of birds await you, to delight you with their impressive shapes, colors and songs: Elegant herons, bold hummingbirds, curious owls, boisterous parrots, multi-colored tanagers, cheerful pijijis and the cautious pendulums are just a sample of the richness of our Park. You don’t need to be an expert in bird watching, the tour coordinators will help you enjoy this experience to the fullest; Also, don’t worry if you don’t have binoculars, they are part of the tour!
A walk to the west of Chiapas, to have visions of the colonial and agricultural past of the region where native Zoque language speakers still survive, descendants of the legendary Olmecs. The adventure adds to the experience when we take our boat and tour the dam for an hour before arriving and getting to know one of the most enigmatic colonial temples in Chiapas, built by the Dominican order in the 17th century with a baroque style and as a result of the elevation of the waters of the Grijalva or Mezcalapa river, it is now in the middle of the great artificial lake.
After the visit that includes that we can visit and swim in this dam, we return to the property to enjoy a gastronomic experience made with vegetables from the region that will accompany a Tilapia or Tenguayaca mojarra that are grown in the reservoir. Our Experience continues with a walk through the cocoa plantation that supplies seeds to the famous Kakaw Museum in San Cristóbal, since with the seeds grown here they make chocolates that participate in world chocolate events. At the end of a sensory workshop to discover the magic of cocoa, we will generate experiences that will integrate all our senses.
The journey along the Grijalva River begins, in double kayaks to discover between the rocky walls of the Sumidero Canyon, a vast range of natural and interesting formations such as the mythical Christmas Tree, not to mention the biodiversity of endemic species such as : herons, ducks, spider monkeys, crocodiles, which we can observe along the 12 km to travel.
Gastronomic tourism is one of the options when visiting Chiapas, this experience allows the visitor to taste one of the authentic flavors of the state, such as the dishes of the Zoque culture. To the sound of the wood fire, this culinary adventure teaches visitors the artisan preparation of these delicacies, to connect with the spirit of Tuxtla through its products, feel them, smell them. Here you can enjoy the live experience of a traditional Zoque cook, who in addition to teaching you how to prepare the dish, will share stories about her culture and traditions at the foot of Cristo de Copoya, the largest monument to Christ in the world.
With 42 years of history, Las Pichanchas Restaurant is an iconic gastronomic venue in the capital, which throughout its history promotes the main cultural aspects of the state: gastronomy, folklore and traditions, so that when you visit this Place you will feel proudly from Chiapas no matter where you are from. Las Pichanchas presents, between joy and traditions, a menu that brings together the most representative dishes of the State in an atmosphere of marimba sounds, flowers, ribbons, masks that give life to the colorful typical costumes. It is undoubtedly a must see that offers a culinary journey through the flavors and smells of the region.
Paragliding or ultralight hovercraft flight is one of the adventure tourism activities practiced in Chiapas, in which you can cross the skies of the municipalities of Chiapa de Corzo and Acala.
Paraventura Chiapas – 961 314 0781
An adventure full of challenges, where you can enjoy nature, landscape and hiking in the surroundings of this natural wonder. The adventure of this experience begins on the way from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to the community of Chapultenango, where the first stop is made where we can appreciate the temple in honor of the Virgin of Asunción, an architectural gem that dates from the 16th century and is still rustic. After a 3-hour walk between slopes and ravines, you will arrive at the volcano’s dome to surprise you with its emerald lake and the zoque valley that surrounds Chichonal.
Fly in a modern ultralight sport aircraft with an experienced pilot and flight instructor with more than 30 years of experience in Mexico and the USA. New equipment from the leading brand in the aeronautical market worldwide.
Feel the thrill of flight in an open cockpit and enjoy the scenery like you’ve never seen it before.
3 different routes:
Op. 1: Flight to the Sima de las Cotorras. Duration approx 10 min.
Op. 2: Flight to the chasm of the parrots and waterfalls of La Conchuda on the shore of the impressive Venta canyon. Duration approx. 20 min.
Op. 3: Flight to the chasm of the parrots, waterfalls of the conchuda and a tour of the imposing canyon of the sale to the waterfalls of the downpour. Duration approx 30min.
Entering into this two-day experience in the Río La Venta Canyon is to enter the journey of a different world, where nature rests, and surprises the visitor at every moment with millenary geological formations, more than 87 thousand years old. You can admire karst formations and cliffs over 500 meters high, among other wonders. The main attraction of this experience is the highest natural arch on the planet, a stone arch 158 meters high, 255.5 meters long and 35 meters wide, without a doubt it is the true meaning of the word “imposing”. The journey through the Rio La Venta Canyon is a unique tour, to get to the Arch of Time is a challenge, but being there represents something difficult to forget and impossible to stop admiring.
Inside the picturesque Hotel La Ceiba, a beautiful colonial-style enclosure with balconies and corridors that makes anyone who passes through its facilities feel Chiapas, here is the magical space called Spa Bio Natural, which offers one of the authentic experiences of the route; a holistic – sensory therapy with relaxing massages, steam baths and temazcal, using organic products, giving you an experience of renewal and purification, both physical and spiritual, helping to reconnect our senses with natural life, in the temazcal a traditional ceremony with songs and drums is performed , it will make your heart vibrate. The hotel’s spa is defined as an alternative healing space, with personalized attention for each treatment, which is why we work by appointment.
Among the variety of artisan studios that open their doors to tourism with the experience of lacquer from Chiapa de Corzo, we find Artesanías Los Gemelos, a family- run workshop that has years of experience brushing and lacquering. In this activity, it is possible to know the whole process of this technique, from the selection of the appropriate wood, through hand carving and finally choosing the perfect colors to obtain an authentic Chiapas result. The entire process is based on the history of Chiapa de Corzo, from the emergence and evolution of lacquer, and the recognition of the head of the Suárez Coutiño family, an unmissable artistic experience.
Enjoy a unique and different adventure in one of the Mayan Tsotsiles communities. The departure will be at 8:30 am towards the Mayan community of Pilalchen “Place of stones and caves”, there we will prepare the backpacks to start the excursion, during the tour we will learn about medicinal plants and sacred spaces such as caves and springs. To continue with the walk we will descend 4 walls with rappelling techniques (15, 18, 20 and 50 m.), Later we will ascend walking to “El mirador” to appreciate the wonderful panoramic view of the Chiapas highlands. We will end the tour by tasting the typical food of the region and a well-deserved temazcal bath with medicinal plants.
Adventure and cultural tour to get to know and be in contact with the nature of the mountain riding among tall trees and corn plantations, walking paths and trails between pine and oak forests and learn about the work of the people of the Mayan Tzotzil communities. Their uses and customs, their culture and way of living, sharing a little bit with a local family and eating at home, is an experience to understand the ancestral traditions and the meaning of corn.
Surround yourself with peace and tranquility paddling down the Lacantún River. Join us upriver, to a placid beach on the riverbank where we will get on the kayak. Let the flow of the current take you through the abundant vegetation that covers the jungle, until you get to the hotel dock. To close the afternoon with a flourish, enjoy snacks and drinks while admiring the sunset that reflects its golden rays in the water.
Eco Parque Aluxes is a wildlife conservation center, with 35 hectares of middle jungle vegetation with wetlands and lagoons, in which projects for the reintegration of fauna into wildlife are being carried out. Main attraction: Night tour in the jungle with direct interaction with Scarlet Macaws, Crocodiles, Boas and Giant Tortoises.
Experience of two days one night, which consists of experiencing the Lacandon Mayan culture through workshops on native gastronomy, making arrows, pottery and the emblematic tour to the Naha lagoon that begins with the hiking activity of mystical interpretation between nature and the Lacandons, continuing with a rowing boat ride along the lagoon, and we end the tour with the return to the community. When the night comes, the overnight staying takes place in ecological cabins, under the lullaby of the jungle.
The Coffee Route is one of the attractions with the greatest Chiapas identity par excellence, presenting the history and process of coffee in the state. Located in the jungle mountains of the Tacaná Volcano, this tour allows you to know the coffee farms of the Soconusco region with years of history; Argovia, Hamburgo, Irlanda and San Francisco are the 4 of the 13 farms that have facilities to receive visitors and are located between 600 and 1250 meters above sea level. Offers various activities framed in dream landscapes such as coffee tastings, barista workshops, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, birdwatching, site museums and tours of the production processes of coffee, they have a spa service, temazcal and beauty therapies based on organic products from the region.
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The adventure takes place in Tuxtla Chico, the first stop on the tour is the Archaeological site of Izapa. Afterwards, we will head downtown of Tuxtla Chico to visit the María Candelaria church, built in 1808 as well as observe its 18th century altarpiece. The tour ends at the Laparra family’s artisan chocolate workshop, 3 generations of women making artisan chocolate with the original recipe. Visitors hear the importance of cocoa for the region, and the artisanal process of making chocolate. In this artisan gastronomic workshop, cocoa is traditionally processed and a delicious snack from the region is enjoyed, accompanied by a sparkling hot chocolate.
Live a fun and interactive experience knowing the most awarded rums in Mexico and its production house. Enjoy the senses with the flavor and aromas of sugar cane and its gift, rum; fruit of art, science and devotion. In this visit you can learn more than 70 years of history in the old distillery and also the current processes that allow the distillery to offer these rums in more than 30 countries. And finally, to close the tour, the visitor makes a comparative tasting of six types of rums to appreciate their differences.
This journey begins in one of the main banana plantation cooperatives in the Mexican southeast, a community in which the meaning of sustainable growth has been successfully developed, and we work as a team for the benefit of all its members. Here the tour coordinators facilitate familiarization with the customs and history of the town, as well as the process of banana cultivation and harvesting. Subsequently, there is a visit to the self-sustaining school community center, the only one of its kind in Chiapas, where a warm welcome is offered with folkloric dances and a moment of interaction with teachers and social workers who carry out educational work for sustainability purposes.
“Las Tres Tzimoleras” waterfalls are located 12 km away from the city of Comitán, a hidden paradise located within the margins of the “Santo Domingo” ranch, of approximately 350 hectares. The surrounding landscape provides fresh air and breathtaking views that seduce the senses. The Tres Tzimoleras are waterfalls, one of them is 60 m high, and they feed beautiful and calm pools that form a set of natural pools that allow swimming and relaxation in its calm waters. The perfect combination to complete a unique natural scenic setting.
With crystal clear waters, the Cenote Chukumaltik is a hidden wonder near the magic town of Comitán, in Chiapas. This beautiful spot is one of the most beautiful places in the country to practice high-altitude diving, a totally different underwater paradise, as it has very special characteristics, since it was formed in a crater of volcanic origin.
