waterfall
Cascadas de Agua Azul
A series of brilliant turquoise waterfalls cascading over limestone terraces in the Chiapas jungle.
45 km · about 50 min drive
Chiapas, Mexico · North America
La Ceiba sits on the route: 5 minutes from Nuevo Sitalá, 45km from Cascadas de Agua Azul.
La Ceiba is a town located in Chiapas, Mexico. With a population of 1,275, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, La Ceiba 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 La Ceiba to your route.
La Ceiba (Spanish pronunciation: [la ˈsejβa]) is a municipality, the capital of the Honduran department of Atlántida and a port city on the northern coast of Honduras in Central America. It is located on the southern edge of the Caribbean, forming part of the south eastern boundary of the Gulf of Honduras. With anRead more
estimated population of 209,000 living in approximately 170 residential areas (called colonias or barrios), it is the fourth most populous and third most important city in the country.
La Ceiba was officially founded on 23 August 1877. The city was named after a giant ceiba tree that grew near the old dock. The city has been officially proclaimed the "Eco-Tourism Capital of Honduras," as well as the "Entertainment Capital of Honduras". Every year, on the third or fourth Saturday of May, the city holds its famous carnival to commemorate Isidore the Laborer (Spanish San Isidro Labrador), which is attended by approximately 500,000 tourists.
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La Ceiba is located in Chiapas, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 17.1337 latitude, -92.5189 longitude.
La Ceiba has a population of approximately 1,275 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.
waterfall
A series of brilliant turquoise waterfalls cascading over limestone terraces in the Chiapas jungle.
45 km · about 50 min drive
landmark
A highland colonial town surrounded by indigenous Tzotzil and Tzeltal communities, known for its colorful markets and amber jewelry.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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