5-Hour Tour, Bilingual, Pickup

This five-hour outing from Tuxtla Gutiérrez pairs the classic Sumidero Canyon boat ride with a walk around Chiapa de Corzo, and it starts at your hotel or the bus terminal.

Overview

Departure is at 9:00 am in an air-conditioned van, and the drive to the Malecón del Cañón del Sumidero takes about 30 minutes.

The boat portion lasts two hours inside Sumidero Canyon National Park, with time on the water to look for wildlife and take in the cliffs. Several travellers report seeing crocodiles, pelicans, monkeys and various birds from the boat. Back on land, a 20-minute van ride brings you to Chiapa de Corzo, a colonial town with 16th-century architecture, where you get roughly an hour of free time before the drive back to Tuxtla Gutiérrez.

The tour suits visitors who want both the canyon and a town visit without arranging transport themselves. Pickup and drop-off are included, as are park entrance, the shared boat tour, bottled water and travel insurance. Food and drinks are not included, so plan to eat before or after. The tour runs in Spanish or English and travels in a small group.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Pickup in Tuxtla GutiérrezThe tour departs at 9:00 am from your hotel or the bus terminal in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, as arranged at booking.
2. Van transfer to the canyonA 30-minute drive in an air-conditioned van takes you to the Malecón del Cañón del Sumidero.
3. Boat cruise on the canyonA 2-hour shared boat tour inside Sumidero Canyon National Park, with entrance included and time to watch for wildlife along the way.
4. Van to Chiapa de CorzoA 20-minute van ride from the Malecón to the town of Chiapa de Corzo.
5. Chiapa de Corzo visitFood here is at your own expense.
6. Return to Tuxtla GutiérrezA 40-minute drive back to your hotel or the bus terminal.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of this trip, based on what the listing covers and what past guests report.

• Wildlife watching. The boat ride is the wildlife highlight of the day. Several travellers said they saw crocodiles, monkeys, pelicans and other birds during the two hours on the water. Sightings are never fixed, but multiple guests on this tour reported good ones.
• Drinks on board. The van carries a cooler with bottled water, which the listing includes. Meals and other drinks are not covered, so anything beyond the water is at your own expense.
• Food not included. Meals and drinks beyond the bottled water are not covered. You get about an hour in Chiapa de Corzo, and one traveller took a guide's restaurant recommendation for dinner afterwards.
• Language. The tour is offered in Spanish and English. Reviewers who booked in English said their guide translated the captain's commentary on the boat and explained the history of the canyon and the region along the way.
• Pace and fitness. The walking is limited to your free time in Chiapa de Corzo, where one visitor browsed artisan stalls at a relaxed pace. The rest of the day is spent sitting in the van or the boat.
• Festivals and timing. Departure is at 9:00 am, so plan to be ready early. One traveller happened to arrive during a festival in Chiapa de Corzo and enjoyed it.

Common issues. Food and beverages are not included, so budget for lunch separately. The tour is not available for wheelchairs or pets, according to the listing. The boat ride is shared with other passengers rather than private. One reviewer noted the guide was flexible with requests, but this should not be counted on.

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