Delphine Teisserenc

Canyon Sumidero Holidays

A gigantic, thousand-metre deep natural fault and tourist attraction a few kilometres from Tuxtla, in the state of Chiapas.

Visit Canyon Sumidero

Nature, Adventure & Sport
River

Canyon Sumidero: How to get there?

Fifteen minutes from Tuxtla by car

Canyon Sumidero: See when to go?

All year round

Canyon Sumidero: For how long?

One day

Learn more about your destination

Canyon Sumidero: What to see nearby?

Mexico City

San Cristóbal de las Casas

Yaxchilan

Agua Azul

What our travellers think of their stay

Delphine Teisserenc

Travel writer

One of the natural jewels of Mexico, Sumidero Canyon is a splendid and impressive place that's sure to leave many who visit it absolutely amazed.

My suggestion

Take a boat trip deep into the heart of the canyon: it's a simply unforgettable experience!

Anonymous

Travel writer

A gigantic, thousand-metre deep natural fault and tourist attraction a few kilometres from Tuxtla, in the state of Chiapas.

My suggestion

Consider hiring a car to get there. The panoramic lookout points and the superb views they offer along the way provide a nice foretaste of what to expect on the boat trip.

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