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Chiapa de Corzo
Stay 1 night only if you want an early Sumidero Canyon boat before the day-trippers; otherwise sleep in San Cristóbal and come in for the day.
Chiapa de Corzo is a small colonial town on the Grijalva river, 15 km from Tuxtla Gutiérrez and the main dock for Sumidero Canyon speedboats. The centre is walkable in an hour: a huge plaza, La Pila fountain, a 16th-century Dominican church and a small Olmec-era dig. Most travellers pass through on the way to San Cristóbal; one night is enough, and the town is at its best during the January Fiesta Grande.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry, cooler)
- avoid May–Oct (rain, heat); late Dec–early Jan if you dislike crowds
- Airport
- TGZ
- Nights
- 1
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- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- Mexico ↗Check entry rules for your passport with Mexico's National Migration Institute (INM) or your nearest Mexican consulate; keep proof of your entry (stamp or digital record) until you leave.
- Mexico ↗Security advice differs by state: some governments advise against travel to parts of several states. Check your own government's advice for each region on your route.
- Mexico ↗Do not drink tap water; use bottled or filtered water and ice from reliable places.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Chiapa de Corzo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Mexican peso (MXN, $).Mexico-wide
- SIM or eSIMTelcel has the widest coverage; AT&T and Movistar are cheaper in cities.Mexico-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; garrafón (20-litre jugs) and filtered water in hotels.Mexico-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurants: 10–15%; check the bill for an included 'servicio'.Mexico-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 127 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Mexico-wide
- SafetyChiapa de Corzo is a small, calm town by day; the real risks are heat, unlit riverbanks after dark and boat-tour tip pressure.
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- RestroomsPut paper in the bin, not the toilet, in most places; public toilets charge MXN 5–10 (≈ under US$1).Mexico-wide
- Emergency numbers911 All emergencies · 078 Tourist assistance (SECTUR)
- Sundays & holidaysMost museums and many archaeological sites close on Mondays; banks close on public holidays.Mexico-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTGZ Tuxtla Gutiérrez International (Ángel Albino Corzo) (About 35 km (22 mi) south of town; taxi or shared van to Chiapa de Corzo, roughly 40–50 min).TGZ Tuxtla Gutiérrez International (Ángel Albino Corzo) (About 22 mi (35 km) south of town; taxi or shared van to Chiapa de Corzo, roughly 40–50 min).
- Getting aroundThe centre is flat and walkable; the plaza, La Pila, the church and the market sit within a few blocks of each other.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (Chiapas-grown, small café)M$30–60 (2026 estimate)
- Sit-down mealmid-range restaurantM$150–250 (2026 estimate)
- Beerbottle in a bar / shopM$40–70M$20–30 (2026 estimate)
- Museum or sight ticketArchaeological site entryM$30 (check)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personMX$250 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomMX$1,000 (≈ US$55)
- High-end bedMid-range double room, a night, per roomMX$1,600 (≈ US$90)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$700 (≈ US$40) · Mid MX$1,200 (≈ US$65) · High MX$2,200 (≈ US$120)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TGZ Tuxtla Gutiérrez International (Ángel Albino Corzo) (About 35 km (22 mi) south of town; taxi or shared van to Chiapa de Corzo, roughly 40–50 min)TGZ Tuxtla Gutiérrez International (Ángel Albino Corzo) (About 22 mi (35 km) south of town; taxi or shared van to Chiapa de Corzo, roughly 40–50 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Care*
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
Best
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Care*
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Feb–Apr, Nov. Mixed: Dec–Jan. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)), coolest Jan (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C) low), wettest Sep (18 rain days), driest Feb (2). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Chiapa de Corzo: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
3 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Apr
36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
17 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
18 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
12 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
6 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
4 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is flat and walkable; the plaza, La Pila, the church and the market sit within a few blocks of each other. Combis and buses to Tuxtla Gutiérrez leave from the zócalo (look for 'Tuxtla' in the windscreen); taxis and mototaxis cover the docks and the highway hotels. For San Cristóbal, take an OCC bus toward Tuxtla and ask the driver to drop you at Chiapa de Corzo.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Sumidero Canyon (boat from Chiapa de Corzo)
goDoor to door: 3–4 h with waiting time
Walk to the Chiapa de Corzo embarcadero, shared speedboat
Standard shared fare M$320 per person (2026 estimate) for a 2+ hour round trip; boats leave when full, last departures about 14:30 (check).Standard shared fare M$320 per person (2026 estimate) for a 2+ hour round trip; boats leave when full, last departures about 2:30 PM (check).
Door to door: 1.5–2 h
OCC bus toward Tuxtla, then onward bus or van
Better base for 2–3 nights; highland town, cooler.
Tuxtla Gutiérrez
goDoor to door: About 45 min
Combi from the zócalo
Big-city services, zoo and airport connections; combi fare around M$10 (check).
Door to door: 3–4 h
Bus via Tuxtla or San Cristóbal
Colonial town on the way to the Lagos de Montebello.
Door to door: 6–8 h
Long-distance bus via San Cristóbal or Ocosingo
Jungle ruins; a separate stop, not a day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Centro (around Plaza de Armas)
Walk to La Pila, the church, the market and the Chiapa de Corzo embarcadero; best for one night without a car.
Ribera Cahuaré / riverfront
Quieter, closer to the Cahuaré dock for canyon boats; you need a taxi or mototaxi for the centre.
Highway strip (Carretera Internacional)
Modern hotels with parking, useful if you drive to San Cristóbal or Tuxtla next morning.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- M$500–900 excl. bed (2026 estimate)
- Mid
- M$900–1,600 excl. bed (2026 estimate)
- High
- M$1,600+ excl. bed (2026 estimate)
Trip budget
| Mid-range double room1 × 1 night × MX$1,000 | MX$1,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × MX$1,200 | MX$2,400 |
| Sumidero Canyon shared boat, per person2 × MX$320 · check | MX$640 |
| Boat driver tip2 × MX$50 · check | MX$100 |
| Combi to Tuxtla Gutiérrez, one way2 × MX$10 · check | MX$20 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × MX$250 · check | MX$500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MX$466 |
| Trip total≈ MX$2,563 per person per day, bed included | MX$5,126≈ US$300 |
2026 estimate in pesos; long-distance buses and flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (Chiapas-grown, small café) | M$30–60 (2026 estimate) |
| Cochito al horno plate at the market | M$80–150 (2026 estimate) |
| Sit-down meal, mid-range restaurant | M$150–250 (2026 estimate) |
| Beer, bottle in a bar / shop | M$40–70 / M$20–30 (2026 estimate) |
| Sumidero Canyon shared boat | M$320 per person (2026 estimate) |
| Combi to Tuxtla Gutiérrez | M$10 (check) |
| Archaeological site entry | M$30 (check) |
| Marimba museum entry | M$60 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Canyon boats leave when full: in low season you may wait 1–2 hours, and last departures are around 14:30 (check current times).Canyon boats leave when full: in low season you may wait 1–2 hours, and last departures are around 2:30 PM (check current times).
- Boat drivers push for a tip before returning; M$50 per person is plenty.
- The archaeological site is small and low-key: don't plan a half-day for it.
- Afternoon heat is strong year-round; carry water and start sights early.
- Some highway restaurants and hotels sit 2–3 km (1.2–1.9 mi) from the centre: check the address before booking.Some highway restaurants and hotels sit 1.2–1.9 mi (2–3 km) from the centre: check the address before booking.
Emergency numbers
- All emergencies
- 911
- Tourist assistance (SECTUR)
- 078
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- All emergencies911
- Tourist assistance078
Embassy
No embassies in Chiapa de Corzo; most are in Mexico City, with consulates in Tuxtla Gutiérrez (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Sumidero Canyon shared boat: M$320 per person (2026 estimate), 2+ hours, boats leave when full
- Combi Chiapa de Corzo → Tuxtla Gutiérrez: about M$10 (check), 45 min
- Taxi TGZ airport → Chiapa de Corzo: roughly M$400–600 (check), 40–50 min
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dees-KOOL-peh)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh KWES-tah)
- La lancha, por favor — The boat, please (lah LAN-chah por fah-VOR)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-doh pah-GAR kon tar-HEH-tah)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the toilet? (DON-deh es-TAH el BAH-nyoh)
Carry small peso notes for boats, combis and market stalls.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Chiapa de Corzo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr (dry, cooler) · avoid May–Oct (rain, heat); late Dec–early Jan if you dislike crowds · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for TGZ: taxi and shared-van bands, last arrival options, overnight fallback.
- Two walking clusters with anchors: Plaza de Armas–La Pila–Santo Domingo, and the market–embarcadero riverfront.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Templo Santo Domingo, Museo de la Laca, archaeological site, both embarcaderos) and eat pages with last orders.
- Fiesta Grande fixtures for 8–23 January so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
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