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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
Chiapas, Mexico · North America
Ixtapa is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Aztlán, 19km from Sumidero Canyon.
Ixtapa is a town located in Chiapas, Mexico. With a population of 6,086, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Ixtapa 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 Ixtapa to your route.
Ixtapa Municipality is a municipality in the Mexican state of Chiapas in southern Mexico.
As of 2010, the municipality had a total population of 24,517, up from 18,533 as of 2005. It covers an area of 313 km2.
As of 2010, the town of Ixtapa had a population of 6,086. Other than the town of Ixtapa, the municipality hadRead more
82 localities, the largest of which (with 2010 populations in parentheses) were: El Nopal (1,903), Cacate (1,225), Aztlán (Rancho Nuevo) (1,148), Concepción (1,133), and El Zapotillo (1,058), classified as rural.
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Ixtapa is located in Chiapas, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 16.8031 latitude, -92.9053 longitude.
Ixtapa has a population of approximately 6,086 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.
19 km · about 20 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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