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Tzajalá

Chiapas, Mexico · North America

About Tzajalá

Tzajalá sits on the route: 10 minutes from Tacuba Nueva, 32km from Cascadas de Agua Azul.

Tzajalá is a town located in Chiapas, Mexico. With a population of 2,529, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Tzajalá 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 Tzajalá to your route.

About Tzajalá

Yajalón is a city and municipality in the Mexican state of Chiapas in southern Mexico. As of 2010, the municipality had a total population of 34,028, up from 26,044 as of 2005. It covers an area of 162.3 km2. As of 2010, the city of Yajalón had a population of 16,622. Other than the city of Yajalón, the municipality

Read more had 247 localities, the largest of which (with 2010 populations in parentheses) were: Amado Nervo (1,362), and Lázaro Cárdenas (1,151), classified as rural. Grolier Codex is believed to have been found in the Yajalon area. Carlson 2013

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Where is Tzajalá located?

Tzajalá is located in Chiapas, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 17.1356 latitude, -92.3933 longitude.

What is the population of Tzajalá?

Tzajalá has a population of approximately 2,529 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
2,529
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Chiapas
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.1356, -92.3933

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Mexico

Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.

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Worth the detour from Tzajalá

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

waterfall

Cascadas de Agua Azul

A series of brilliant turquoise waterfalls cascading over limestone terraces in the Chiapas jungle.

32 km · about 35 min drive

waterfall

Misol-Ha Waterfall

A spectacular 35-meter jungle waterfall plunging into a wide pool, with a hidden cave path behind the curtain of water.

48 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

San Cristóbal de las Casas

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

ancient ruins

Palenque

A stunning Maya city set in the jungle of Chiapas, renowned for its elegant architecture, detailed sculptural work, and the tomb of the ruler Pakal the Great.

53 km · about 60 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Tzajalá.

Tacuba Nueva

🇲🇽 Mexico

6 km awayPop. 1,189

Lázaro Cárdenas

🇲🇽 Mexico

7 km awayPop. 1,151

Yajalón

🇲🇽 Mexico

8 km awayPop. 16,622

Aurora Esquipulas

🇲🇽 Mexico

9 km awayPop. 2,046

Nuevo Sitalá

🇲🇽 Mexico

10 km awayPop. 2,101

Petalcingo

🇲🇽 Mexico

10 km awayPop. 6,775

Tocob Leglemal

🇲🇽 Mexico

11 km awayPop. 2,067

Chilón

🇲🇽 Mexico

11 km awayPop. 5,228

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