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Chilón

Chiapas, Mexico · North America

About Chilón

Chilón is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Sitalá, 24km from Cascadas de Agua Azul.

Chilón is a town located in Chiapas, Mexico. With a population of 7,368, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Chilón 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 Chilón to your route.

About Chilón

Chilón is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of Chiapas in southern Mexico. It covers an area of 2490 km2. As of 2010, the municipality had a total population of 111,554, up from 77,686 as of 2005. As of 2010, the town of Chilón had a population of 7,368. Other than the town of Chilón, the municipality had

Read more 703 localities, the largest of which (with 2010 populations in parentheses) were: Bachajón (5,063), classified as urban, and Guaquitepec (2,868), Tzajalá (2,529), San Jerónimo Tulijá (1,859), Alán-Sac'jún (1,632), San Antonio Bulujib (1,206), Tacuba Nueva (1,189), El Mango (1,141), Chiquinival (1,101), and Santiago Pojcol (1,001), classified as rural.

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Where is Chilón located?

Chilón is located in Chiapas, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 17.1060 latitude, -92.2730 longitude.

What is the population of Chilón?

Chilón has a population of approximately 7,368 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
7,368
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Chiapas
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.1060, -92.2730

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 Chilón

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.

24 km · about 25 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.

40 km · about 45 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.

48 km · about 55 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

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Chilón.

Sitalá

🇲🇽 Mexico

10 km awayPop. 1,738

Yajalón

🇲🇽 Mexico

10 km awayPop. 16,622

Tacuba Nueva

🇲🇽 Mexico

10 km awayPop. 1,189

Bachajón

🇲🇽 Mexico

12 km awayPop. 5,063

San Antonio Bulujib

🇲🇽 Mexico

12 km awayPop. 1,206

Tzajalá

🇲🇽 Mexico

13 km awayPop. 2,529

Guaquitepec

🇲🇽 Mexico

14 km awayPop. 2,868

Amado Nervo

🇲🇽 Mexico

14 km awayPop. 1,362

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