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.
15 km · about 30 min drive
Chiapas, Mexico · North America
El Jobo is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Tuxtla, 15km from Sumidero Canyon.
El Jobo is a town located in Chiapas, Mexico. With a population of 4,632, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, El Jobo 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 Jobo to your route.
The San Juan Formation is a geologic formation in Mexico. It preserves fossil corals dating back to the Lutetian stage of the Paleogene period.
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El Jobo is located in Chiapas, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 16.7037 latitude, -93.1057 longitude.
El Jobo has a population of approximately 4,632 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
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natural wonder
A dramatic canyon with walls rising over 1,000 meters above the Grijalva River, best experienced by boat through its towering gorge.
15 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A highland colonial town surrounded by indigenous Tzotzil and Tzeltal communities, known for its colorful markets and amber jewelry.
50 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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