Chiapa de Corzo

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Chiapa De Corzo showing a garden and heritage architecture
Chiapa De Corzo showing heritage elements
Chiapa De Corzo which includes heritage elements
Chiapa De Corzo which includes 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 €39 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
€39
24 Jul - 25 Jul
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! (450 reviews)
"Beautiful gardens, decent food at restaurant, pretty pool, convenient location"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

La Ceiba Hotel Spa
River Side Hotel
River Side Hotel
3 out of 5
Carrtera Tuxtla-Chiapa de Corzo Km 9.3, Rivera Cahuare, Chiapa de Corzo, CHIS
The price is €35 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
€35
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Chiapa de Corzo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Marimba Park and Mayan Medicine Museum are ...
7.4/10 Good! (42 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2024

River Side Hotel
Capital O Los Angeles, Chiapa de Corzo
Capital O Los Angeles, Chiapa de Corzo
2.5 out of 5
Av. Julian Grajales 2, Colonia Centro, Chiapa de Corzo, CHIS
The price is €31 per night from 11 Jul to 12 Jul
€31
11 Jul - 12 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Chiapa de Corzo. Enjoy free breakfast, daily housekeeping, and concierge services. Popular attractions Chiapa de Corzo Plaza and Templo ...
8/10 Very Good! (31 reviews)
"This is a hotel in a small town. It is a quiet and a safe place. The staff were attentive and friendly. My wife and I enjoyed our stay."

Reviewed on 30 Mar 2025

Capital O Los Angeles, Chiapa de Corzo
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CASA FAMILIAR NUEVA MUY CÓMODA Y AMPLIA
CASA FAMILIAR NUEVA MUY CÓMODA Y AMPLIA
CHIAPA DE CORZO
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Chiapa de corzo
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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 WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Amber Museum of Chiapas and La ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (28 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
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