natural wonder
Sumidero Canyon
A dramatic canyon with walls rising over 1,000 meters above the Grijalva River, best experienced by boat through its towering gorge.
34 km · about 40 min drive
Chiapas, Mexico · North America
El Ámbar sits on the route: 10 minutes from Jitotol, 34km from Sumidero Canyon.
El Ámbar is a town located in Chiapas, Mexico. With a population of 1,157, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, El Ámbar 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 El Ámbar to your route.
Jitotol is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of Chiapas in southern Mexico.
As of 2010, the municipality had a total population of 18,683, up from 13,076 as of 2005. It covers an area of 203.7 km2.
As of 2010, the town of Jitotol had a population of 4,427. Other than the town of Jitotol, the municipalityRead more
had 63 localities, the largest of which (with 2010 populations in parentheses) were: Carmen Zacatal (2,579), Las Maravillas (2,105), Cálido (1,189), and El Ámbar (1,157), classified as rural.
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El Ámbar is located in Chiapas, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 17.0250 latitude, -92.8342 longitude.
El Ámbar has a population of approximately 1,157 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.
natural wonder
A dramatic canyon with walls rising over 1,000 meters above the Grijalva River, best experienced by boat through its towering gorge.
34 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
A highland colonial town surrounded by indigenous Tzotzil and Tzeltal communities, known for its colorful markets and amber jewelry.
38 km · about 45 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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