Parque Nacional Cañón del Sumidero
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Why go
- Canyon walls rise up to 1,000 metres above the Río Grijalva.
- A boat trip follows the Río Grijalva from Chiapa de Corzo to the Chicoasén dam.
- Drive the canyon route to five viewpoints: La Ceiba, La Coyota, El Roblar, El Tepehuaje and Los Chiapa.
Don't miss
- Agave grijalvensisLook for this agave, which occurs only in the area.In the park
- River terracesSee the river terraces in the limestone layers.Canyon walls
History
The park was established to protect part of the Grijalva River basin. Waterfalls, streams and rivers feed the Grijalva within the canyon.
- About 136 million years agoLimestone in the canyon walls began forming from marine sediments and calcium minerals.
- About 70 million years agoTectonic movements began forming the canyon.
- 1980The area became a national park on 8 December.
- 2004The park was designated a Ramsar site on 2 February.
Tips for your visit
- Expect hot, moderately humid conditions throughout the year, with local variations caused by terrain and elevation.
- Take your rubbish away: pollution in waterways and rubbish from surrounding settlements threaten the park’s ecology.
How to get there
- CarReach the canyon viewpoints via Calzada al Sumidero in Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
- BoatBoat trips depart from Cahuaré or Chiapa de Corzo.
Interesting facts3
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21,789 hectares
The park covers 21,789 hectares.
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2,900 plant
More than 2,900 plant and animal species live in the park, including 154 at risk and 78 exotic species.
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Its vegetation includes tropical forests, oak, ceiba, sabino, orchids and grasslands.
Parque nacional Cañón del Sumidero - Wikipedia
Sources: Parque nacional Cañón del Sumidero - Wikipedia · Nationalpark Cañón del Sumidero - Wikipedia · Parc national Cañón del Sumidero - Wikipedia · checked 29 Sep 2026
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Questions and answers
Do I need to take a boat to visit Parque Nacional Cañón del Sumidero?
No. You can also explore by car using the canyon’s viewpoint route.
How long is Sumidero Canyon?
The canyon zone extends about 30 kilometres.
How many viewpoints are there in Parque Nacional Cañón del Sumidero?
A driving route visits five viewpoints.
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