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.
16 km · about 20 min drive
Chiapas, Mexico · North America
Juan del Grijalva is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Nuevo Carmen Tonapac, 16km from Sumidero Canyon.
Juan del Grijalva is a town located in Chiapas, Mexico. With a population of 1,428, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Juan del Grijalva 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 Juan del Grijalva to your route.
Chiapa de Corzo is an archaeological site of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica located near the small town of Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas.
It rose to prominence around 700–500 BCE, during the Middle Formative period, becoming a regional center. By then, its public precinct had reached 18–20 ha in size, with total settlementRead more
approaching 70 ha. Because of its position near the Grijalva River in the Central Depression of Chiapas, it controlled the local trade routes to the Soconusco region, and other centers in the area such as Mirador (not to be confused with El Mirador), Santa Rosa, Ocozocoautla, and La Libertad.
The modern township of Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, founded in Colonial times and after which the site was named, is nearby.
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Juan del Grijalva is located in Chiapas, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 16.7281 latitude, -92.9775 longitude.
Juan del Grijalva has a population of approximately 1,428 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.
16 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.
36 km · about 40 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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