Sumidero Canyon
Cañón del Sumidero
A kilometer-deep canyon carved by the Grijalva River. A two-hour speedboat ride through it reveals crocodiles, spider monkeys and the 'Christmas Tree' tufa waterfall.
The Sumidero Canyon is Chiapas's most famous natural wonder. The canyon is about 13 km long, its cliffs rise nearly 1,000 meters on either side, and it is a national park. The classic way to see it is to take a speedboat along the river from the Chiapa de Corzo or Cahuaré docks, a round trip of about 2 hours. Along the way you may spot crocodiles basking on the riverbanks, spider monkeys and pelicans, as well as the calcium-carbonate waterfall known as the 'Christmas Tree', which resembles a Christmas tree. You can also drive from the Tuxtla Gutiérrez side to several viewpoints at the top of the canyon. It takes about an hour from the old town and is often combined with a trip to Chiapa de Corzo.
Opening hours
Boats about 8:00am–4:00pm
Nearby sights
- Chiapa de Corzo
- Zinacantán
- San Juan Chamula
- Huitepec Ecological Reserve
- Templo del Cerrito de San Cristóbal
- Amber Museum of Chiapas
- Museum of Maya Medicine
- Andador 20 de Noviembre & Miguel Hidalgo