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.
27 km · about 30 min drive
Chiapas, Mexico · North America
El Nopal is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Pugchén Mumuntic, 27km from Sumidero Canyon.
El Nopal is a town located in Chiapas, Mexico. With a population of 1,903, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, El Nopal 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 Nopal to your route.
The Lechería Limestone is a geologic formation in Chiapas, Mexico. The shallow reefal biomicrite and mud-supported oolitic and pelletoidal biosparite limestones preserve fossils dating back to the Paleogene period.
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El Nopal is located in Chiapas, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 16.9116 latitude, -92.8447 longitude.
El Nopal has a population of approximately 1,903 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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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.
27 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.
29 km · about 35 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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