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San Cristóbal de las Casas
A highland colonial town surrounded by indigenous Tzotzil and Tzeltal communities, known for its colorful markets and amber jewelry.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Chiapas, Mexico · North America
Chalchihuitán is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Chenalhó, 51km from Sumidero Canyon.
Chalchihuitán is a town located in Chiapas, Mexico. With a population of 1,054, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Chalchihuitán sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Merida time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Chalchihuitán to your route.
Chalchihuitán is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of Chiapas, in southern Mexico. It covers an area of 74.5 km2.
In 2020, the municipality had a total population of 21,915, up from 12,256 in 2005.
In 2010, the town of Chalchihuitán had a population of 1,054. Other than the town of Chalchihuitán, theRead more
municipality had 45 localities, the largest of which (with 2010 populations in parentheses) were: Chiquinshulum (1,612), classified as urban, and Joltealal (1,004), classified as rural.
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Chalchihuitán is located in Chiapas, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 16.9636 latitude, -92.6183 longitude.
Chalchihuitán has a population of approximately 1,054 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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Essential numbers in Mexico
Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
Full driving guide for Mexico2 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
A highland colonial town surrounded by indigenous Tzotzil and Tzeltal communities, known for its colorful markets and amber jewelry.
25 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
A dramatic canyon with walls rising over 1,000 meters above the Grijalva River, best experienced by boat through its towering gorge.
51 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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