TAPACHULA
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CAPITAL OF SOCONUSCO

Tapachula is known as 'The Pearl of Soconusco'.

Undoubtedly, the tropical vegetation with diverse ecosystems has given rise to a beautiful mosaic of cultural expressions today, resulting from the immigration of settlers from North America, Asia, and Europe. It is located in Chiapas.

It is a modern city with beautiful buildings of classical architecture, located on the border with Guatemala. It combines a peaceful atmosphere and lush vegetation. It served as a settlement for immigrant groups from Japan, Germany, and China.

The city is surrounded by natural beauty, so you can visit ecotourism parks that offer a wide variety of activities. Additionally, it is considered the gateway to enjoying the beautiful coast of Chiapas.

Tapachula

What to See in Tapachula

Tourist Attractions in Tapachula

Miguel Hidalgo Central Park

It is the main gathering point of this city, a beautiful tree-lined area where the Indian Laurel tree adorns the walkways with benches and colonial-style lampposts.

Surrounding the Central Park, there are important buildings such as the Municipal Palace and the San Agustín Parish with a simple yet elegant façade dating back to 1818. Inside, the Chapel of the Blessed Sacrament stands out, with a representation of the Last Supper carved in cedar.

Soconusco Archaeological Museum

Housed in an Art Deco-style building constructed in the 1920s. Its exhibition includes various pre-Hispanic pieces from the cultures settled in the region. The monkey figures and stelae from Izapa, a skull with turquoise inlays, as well as some Aztec and Teotihuacan pieces, are particularly noteworthy.

Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 hrs.

Bicentennial Park

A place where cultural events take place. It has a gazebo where you can listen to traditional marimba music. The modern Cathedral of San José is located in this square.

The community of Miguel Alemán

Located in the Municipality of Suchiate, you can visit a banana plantation and learn about the history of the region, its people, and its traditions, as well as the cultivation of bananas and the harvesting process. The visit also includes exploring the church and community center of this town.

What to Do in Tapachula

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UNMISSABLE EXPERIENCES IN TAPACHULA

Visit the Izapa Archaeological Site

Explore the Tacaná Volcano

Visit Puerto Arista

Tapachula is the starting point for several routes that showcase the beauty of the area, such as:

The Coffee Route

In the mountainous region, where you can visit beautiful and ancient estates surrounded by lush nature at the foothills of the Tacaná volcano.

The Volcano Route

The route includes: Unión Juárez, a picturesque town with beautiful natural landscapes; Santo Domingo, an old coffee plantation with a museum, hotel, and restaurant; the Izapa Archaeological Zone, founded around 1,500 BC, a link between the Olmec and Maya cultures; and the Tacaná Volcano, with an elevation of 4,100 meters above sea level.

The Beach Route

It includes the La Encrucijada Ecological Reserve, with mangroves up to 35 meters high; the Pozuelos Lagoon, where you can fish and take boat trips; and the beaches of the Chiapas coast.

Explore other destinations in Chiapas

Tuxtla Gutiérrez

San Cristóbal de las Casas

Chiapa de Corzo

Comitán de Domínguez

Palenque

San Juan Chamula

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