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.
10 km · about 20 min drive
Chiapas, Mexico · North America
Tuxtla is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Copoya, 10km from Sumidero Canyon.
Tuxtla is a city located in Chiapas, Mexico. With a population of 604,147, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Tuxtla sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Merida time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tuxtla to your route.
St. Mark's Cathedral (Spanish: Catedral de San Marcos), or also known as Tuxtla Gutiérrez Cathedral, is a Catholic church in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico, and seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Tuxtla.
It formerly served as church for a Dominican priory, and has been remodeled several times. The buildingRead more
as of 2016 was completed in 1965 when Pope Paul VI created the Diocese of Tuxtla.
The patronage of Saint Mark, patron saint of Tuxtla, dates from 1560, when Dominican friars of the convent in Tecpatán constructed the first Catholic church for this population and dedicated it to San Marcos Evangelista.
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Tuxtla is located in Chiapas, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 16.7536 latitude, -93.1158 longitude.
Tuxtla has a population of approximately 604,147 people, making it a city 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.
10 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.
51 km · about 60 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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