If you want to take a special vacation, a tour of Chiapas will be much easier if you know what its main tourist attractions are. Dare to visit one of the largest states in the country and plan a vacation full of tourist plans.

Sightseeing in Chiapas

Chiapas is a must-visit area, both for its archaeological sites and its natural attractions. It is the eighth largest state in the country, with an area of more than 74 thousand square kilometers.

En primer lugar te hablaremos de los yacimientos de Yaxchilán y Bonampak, ambos en medio de la naturaleza y compuestos de murales que te dejarán boquiabierto.

We continue to the waterfalls of Misol Ha and Agua Azul, a true spectacle for the senses. The first one has a waterfall of 30 meters, while the first ones are a set of small blue waterfalls where you can bathe.

The magical town of San Cristobal de las Casas is well known and for very good reasons: the architecture of its buildings, its temples, the museums that perfectly explain its ancient and contemporary history, among others.

Chiapas, Palenque

The archaeological zone of Palenque is currently a World Heritage Site in Mexico. It is lost in the middle of the jungle, and was one of the most important cities of the Maya period, built between 600 and 900.

The territory is composed of a site museum, which will show you authentic treasures that have been found throughout the many investigations and explorations. There are also detailed explanations of the ancient inhabitants and much more.

Throughout the site you will be able to see the most important buildings of the Palenque site, such as the Great Plaza, the ball game or the group of buildings. It is only 7 kilometers from the city of Palenque. It can be visited every day of the week from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Chiapa de Corzo

Another of the cities that make up Chiapas is Chiapa de Corzo, one of the oldest cities in the continent, which borders the Grijalva River. For those who do not want to miss the most characteristic, they will have to visit the Temple and Convent of Santo Domingo de Guzman.

And of course, another must is the archaeological site of Chiapa de Corzo, where you can get a close look at the most important Mayan remains that reside in this small place.

Capital of Chiapas

Capital of ChiapasThe capital of Chiapas is Tuxtla Gutierrez. Its history began in the small village known as ”place of the rabbit” in the Nahuatl language. If you decide to visit, you cannot miss the Sumidero Canyon National Park, one of its main natural attractions.

If you like to observe animals, plants and everything related to nature, you can visit the Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden or visit the Miguel Alvarez del Toro Zoo.