Major city · Mexico
Copainalá
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Copainalá; arrive early, see the churches and park, then hike Zacalapa Falls if time permits.
Copainalá is a small Pueblos Mágicos town in Chiapas with colonial churches, a central plaza and nearby waterfalls. Its compact layout lets most sights be covered in a single day; extra time is useful for a hike to Zacalapa Falls or to join a local festival.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- MXN
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry season)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- TGZ
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- 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.
- Mexico ↗Foreign visitors to Quintana Roo (Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Bacalar, Holbox) pay the state VISITAX online at visitax.gob.mx only; lookalike sites add fees.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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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
Emergency numbers for Copainalá911 ▾
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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 Copainalá, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe; stay on main streets after dark and keep valuables out of sight.
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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 police · 078 Tourist assistance · 911 Medical emergencies
- 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 (70 km (43 mi) south, about 1 h by car).TGZ Tuxtla Gutiérrez International (43 mi (70 km) south, about 1 h by car).
- Getting aroundcheckWalk or bike within town; taxis wait by Parque Central; combis (shared vans) run hourly to Tuxtla Gutiérrez, fare M$100 (check).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeM$30–50
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (within town)M$30–50
- Budget bedHotel Maria Eugenia room, a night, per personMX$350 (≈ US$19)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget MX$300 (≈ US$17) · Mid MX$500 (≈ US$30) · High MX$800 (≈ US$45)
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 (70 km (43 mi) south, about 1 h by car)TGZ Tuxtla Gutiérrez International (43 mi (70 km) south, about 1 h by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Mar
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Jun (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Copainalá: 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
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Feb
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Mar
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
14 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
15 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
14 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6 rd
Dec
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 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
Walk or bike within town; taxis wait by Parque Central; combis (shared vans) run hourly to Tuxtla Gutiérrez, fare M$100 (check).
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
cautionDoor to door: ≈3 h total
Combi to Tuxtla Gutiérrez (≈1 h), then local tour
Longer travel; consider overnight in Tuxtla.
Tuxtla Gutiérrez
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round trip
Combi, 1 h
City offers museums and market.
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.
Hotel Maria Eugenia
Basic rooms, air‑conditioned or fan, central location near Parque Central
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
- MXN 300–500 (≈ US$17–30) excl. bed
- Mid
- MXN 500–800 (≈ US$30–45) excl. bed
- High
- MXN 800 (≈ US$45)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Maria Eugenia room1 × 1 night × MX$350 | MX$350 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × MX$300 | MX$300 |
| Combi Tuxtla ↔ Copainalá (round trip)1 × MX$100 · check | MX$100 |
| Bike rental (half day)1 × MX$80 · check | MX$80 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | MX$83 |
| Trip total≈ MX$913 per person per day, bed included | MX$913≈ US$50 |
basic amenities
2026 estimate in MXN; flights, long‑distance buses excluded.
Prices of common things
| Meal at La Ceiba | M$150 |
| Coffee | M$30–50 |
| Taxi (within town) | M$30–50 |
| Combi fare | M$100 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Combis may take up to 2 h due to stops; allow extra time for return trips (check).
- Waterfalls can be slippery after rain; bring water shoes.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Tourist assistance
- 078
- Medical emergencies
- 911
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police911
- Tourist assistance078
Embassy
US consular services are in Tuxtla Gutiérrez; check the website for hours.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Combi Tuxtla ↔ Copainalá: about M$100 per passenger, 1 h (check)
- Taxi within town: about M$30–50, 5 min
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis-KOOL-peh)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is this? (KWAHN-toh KWEHS-tah)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (DON-deh es-TAH el BAH-nyo)
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 Copainalá. 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 season) · avoid May–Oct (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a bike rental option for quick town circulation.
- Link to Sumidero Canyon day‑trip page for detailed tours.
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