Chiapa de Corzo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Chiapa De Corzo showing heritage architecture and a park
Chiapa De Corzo featuring heritage elements
Chiapa De Corzo which includes heritage elements
Chiapa De Corzo showing markets as well as a small group of people
Chiapa De Corzo which includes outdoor art and a park

This quaint riverside town decorated with colonial monuments is a starting point for boat trips into the spectacular Cañon del Sumidero.

Visit Chiapa de Corzo, a sleepy town blending colonial heritage with pre-Colombian ruins and flamboyant festivals. Discover jaw-dropping natural beauty, ranging from the town’s setting on the Grijalva River to dramatic canyons and waterfalls. Chiapa de Corzo was first ruled over three millennia ago by an ethic group that the Aztecs called “Chiapas.” Spanish explorers arrived in 1528 and established a colonial settlement.

Plaza de Armas, marking the heart of the Centro Histórico, is a place where friends meet to chat, rest on the grassy lawns and participate in festivals. La Pila, an imposing Mudéjar Gothic-style fountain built in 1562, dominates the square. Other notable landmarks include the brick Clock Tower and the Battle of 21 October 1863 Monument. Walk around the square’s perimeter and admire Los Portales, a series of arcades in front of the low-rise colonial buildings.

Marvel at the grandeur of the 16th-century Temple and Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo de Guzmán. Constructed by Dominican monks, it features Baroque elements, an exquisite façade and a gilded pulpit. Within the temple, the Museum of Laca has an exhibition of brightly colored lacquered gourds. Learn about the history of the marimba percussion instrument at the nearby House Museum of Marimba.

Join a boat tour at the town pier to Cañon del Sumidero National Park, located north along the river. Gaze up at soaring canyons. Spot myriad birdlife, intriguing rock formations and waterfalls. On the town’s southern outskirts is Chiapa de Corzo Archaeological Site. See the remains of Zoque temple buildings, which formed part of a settlement occupied from 1200 B.C. to A.D. 600.

Chiapa de Corzo is a 20-minute drive southeast of Tuxtla Gutiérrez. Public minibuses travel frequently between Plaza de Armas and Tuxtla Gutiérrez. Come in January for the Fiesta Grande, a wild festival of dances, masquerades and street food. Feast on traditional dishes, including pepita con tasajo, a meat stew and pumpkin seeds, and drink a refreshing pozol made of water, sugar and beaten corn flour.

La Ceiba Hotel Spa

La Ceiba Hotel Spa

3.5 out of 5
Av. Dominguez Ruiz 300, San Jacinto, Chiapa de Corzo, CHIS
The price is Rp724.365 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
Rp724.365
Rp854.750 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Chiapa de Corzo. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Chiapa de Corzo Plaza ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (458 reviews)
"It's a beautiful lush property, walking distance from the center and the river. They're very helpful with arranging transport to the airport or anywhere. The restaurant is very nice and they have an outside bar by the pool that's open at night for coffee, drinks and snacks.They've done some refurbishing ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

La Ceiba Hotel Spa
Hotel Mansión Chiapa

Hotel Mansión Chiapa

3 out of 5
calle 5 de febrero, 35, Chiapa de Corzo, CHIS
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Chiapa de Corzo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Chiapa de Corzo Plaza and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (30 reviews)
"Dirty around."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Hotel Mansión Chiapa
Marriott Tuxtla Gutierrez Hotel

Marriott Tuxtla Gutierrez Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Boulevard Dr. Belisario Domínguez 1195, Col. Santa Elena, Tuxtla Gutierrez, CHIS
The price is Rp942.261 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
Rp942.261
Rp1.121.291 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tuxtla Gutierrez. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
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Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Marriott Tuxtla Gutierrez Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Casa Don Pedro Faro

Casa Don Pedro Faro

2 out of 5
30 Periodista Isauro Rossete, San Cristóbal de las Casas, CHIS
Stay at this aparthotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Amber Museum of Chiapas and La ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (32 reviews)
"Wonderful view of SC delas Casas from a high vantage point Centrally located without obtrusive city noises Professional friendly staff"

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025

Casa Don Pedro Faro
Cabañas y Suites Sergia Torres

Cabañas y Suites Sergia Torres

3 out of 5
KM. 40.5 Supercarretera, Tuxtla San Cristobal, San Cristóbal de las Casas, CHIS
Stay at this 3-star cabin in San Cristóbal de las Casas. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Grutas de San ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (23 reviews)
"Batañamos con el gas"

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025

Cabañas y Suites Sergia Torres
Mansión Primavera

Mansión Primavera

3 out of 5
De La Primavera Barrio de la Merced, 3, San Cristóbal de las Casas, CHIS
Stay at this 3-star apartment in San Cristóbal de las Casas. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attractions La Merced Church and Amber ...
Mansión Primavera
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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