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| Cañón del Sumidero   | 
| Page Type: Canyon Location: Mexico, North America Lat/Lon: 16.82985°N / 93.0669°W Activities: Canyoneering | Page By: Artgo Created/Edited: May 22, 2006 / May 22, 2006 Object ID: 195497 Hits: 2289 Loading... Page Score: 86.9% - 5 Votes Loading... Vote: Log in to vote |
OverviewA park with a natural calling
Discover, within the Ecotouristic Park Cañón del Sumidero, a new dimension of this exceptional place. Explore its natural setting and enjoy exciting outdoor activities in an atmosphere of environmental awareness and cultural respect. Your journey begins in Chiapa de Corzo, a charming colonial city at the edge of the Grijalva River, where steps away from the old Santo Domingo Convent, you'll encounter your point of departure to this extraordinary adventure.
Your boat ride will take you past magnificent views of the canyon and impressive geological formations found in the cliffs and the river's edges such as the Cave of Silence, The Cave of Colors, and the stately Christmas Tree, among other attractions. The journey culminates as the narrow canyon opens onto a sun-kissed valley and magical waterfalls spring to form extensive green gorges. Lying in the heart of this imposing scenery is the Ecotouristic Park Cañón del Sumidero, ever respectful of its environment, where, with all your senses, you'll enjoy to the fullest this awesome place.
Getting ThereYou get to Cañon del Sumidero (Canyon) by the federal highway 190 in the State of Chiapas, Mexico.
How to get there.
You can make arrangements through your travel agent or you can hire a taxi or take a bus which will take you to one of the ports in Chiapa de Corzo. From there you will take a breath-taking 40 minute trip by boat to the Park.
Schedules
Park hours.
We are open 365 days a year from 9:30 am, the Park closing varies according to the season.
Red TapePrices.
Below are the various pricing plans for a visit to the Park.
Type of Ticket Prices in Pesos Description
Park Entrance $ 160.00 Includes visits to stores and gift shops, tianguis (flea market), aviary, live butterfly exhibit, Mammal Island, swimming pool, food service and restrooms.
Children must be at least 6 years old.
Not included: River trip, purchases, food, drink, locker rental, towel rental, kayak rental, Zip line and rappel.
Tour of Cañón del Sumidero $ 280.00
Includes visits to stores and gift shops, tianguis (flea market), aviary, live butterfly exhibit, Mammal Island, swimming pool, food service and restrooms.
Round-trip, Chiapa de Corzo-Park- Chiapa de Corzo.
Not included: Purchases, food, drink, locker rental, towel rental, kayak rental, zip line and rappel.
Tour with food and drink included $ 400.00
Includes visits to stores and gift shops, tianguis (flea market), aviary, live butterfly exhibit, Mammal Island, swimming pool, food service and restrooms.
Round-trip, Chiapa de Corzo-Park- Chiapa de Corzo.
Also includes one buffet, and non-alcoholic drinks
Includes use of Kayaks or Tyrolean traversing or rappelling (one activity) .
Not included: Locker rental and towel rental.
Ticket sales locations:
Where can I buy my admission ticket?
At the deck in Chiapa de Corzo.
Monday through Sunday from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Hotels in Tuxtla Gutiérrez and in San Cristóbal de las Casas.
Or consult your travel agent.
Tips for Visitors:
Recommendations for visiting the Park.
How should I dress while visiting the Cañón del Sumidero Park?
Bring a swimming suit, tennis shoes, sunglasses, a cap and shorts; dress casually and comfortably. Don't worry about towels or lockers, these can be rented at the Park.
What do I need to bring?
A biodegradable sunscreen and/or suntan lotion.
Can I bring my own food and drink?
You are not permitted to bring with you any outside food or drink on your visit. Please help us preserve the environment.
General.
No pets permitted.
Minor children must be accompanied by an adult.
Camping External Linkshttp://www.sumidero.com/eng/index.htmlActivitiesThe park is an immense botanical garden filled with welcoming paths that invite you to know its flora: orchids, bromelias and ceiba trees; and its native fauna: crocodiles, jaguars, pumas, great curossaws, black spider monkeys, and wild boars, among others.
Along the way you will see thousand-year-old fossils native to the region. In the expansive aviary you'll be able to admire the flight of hundreds of multicolored birds, singing their melodic trills or squealing their sensual squawks.
The park is also an exuberant jungle, with narrow paths that lead to springs, streams and waterfalls, making it the ideal place for a long walk or an exciting expedition on a mountain bike. At the top of the gorge you will find the zip line station from where you will be able to glide through the heights above the tree tops or if you dare, rappel to special spots inaccessible by any other means. Back in the lagoon, you'll be tempted to cruise the waters in a comfortable and secure kayak to reach other nearby destinations.
Actividades:
Crocodile Swamp
Butterfly Path
Animal Hospital
Aviary
El Aguaje Lookout Point
Interpretive Path
Jungle Path
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