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Buenavista

Chiapas, Mexico · North America

About Buenavista

Buenavista sits on the route: 5 minutes from Joljá, 44km from Cascadas de Agua Azul.

Buenavista is a town located in Chiapas, Mexico. With a population of 1,229, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Buenavista sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Mexico City time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Buenavista to your route.

About Buenavista

Sabanilla is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of Chiapas in southern Mexico. As of 2010, the municipality had a total population of 25,187, up from 21,156 as of 2005. It covers an area of 171.4 km2. As of 2010, the town of Sabanilla had a population of 3,052. Other than the town of Sabanilla, the

Read more municipality had 77 localities, the largest of which (with 2010 populations in parentheses) were: Los Naranjos, Chiapas (2,348), Moyos, Chiapas (1,945), El Calvario, Chiapas (1,262), Buenavista, Chiapas (1,229), Majastic, Chiapas (1,221), El Paraíso, Chiapas (1,081), and Cristóbal Colón, Chiapas (1,000), classified as rural.

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Where is Buenavista located?

Buenavista is located in Chiapas, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 17.2256 latitude, -92.5267 longitude.

What is the population of Buenavista?

Buenavista has a population of approximately 1,229 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
1,229
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Chiapas
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.2256, -92.5267

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Mexico

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.

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Worth the detour from Buenavista

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Cascadas de Agua Azul

A series of brilliant turquoise waterfalls cascading over limestone terraces in the Chiapas jungle.

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

San Cristóbal de las Casas

A highland colonial town surrounded by indigenous Tzotzil and Tzeltal communities, known for its colorful markets and amber jewelry.

56 km · about 65 min drive

waterfall

Misol-Ha Waterfall

A spectacular 35-meter jungle waterfall plunging into a wide pool, with a hidden cave path behind the curtain of water.

57 km · about 65 min drive

ancient ruins

Palenque

A stunning Maya city set in the jungle of Chiapas, renowned for its elegant architecture, detailed sculptural work, and the tomb of the ruler Pakal the Great.

59 km · about 70 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Buenavista.

El Calvario

🇲🇽 Mexico

3 km awayPop. 1,262

Joljá

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 1,303

El Paraíso

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 1,081

Shoctic

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 1,717

Jolsibaquil

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 1,103

Sabanilla

🇲🇽 Mexico

7 km awayPop. 3,052

Nueva Esperanza

🇲🇽 Mexico

8 km awayPop. 4,059

El Jardín

🇲🇽 Mexico

10 km awayPop. 1,626

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