31 bookable Sumidero Canyon trips, grouped by departure city.
San Cristóbal: Canyon, Viewpoints & Chiapa de Corzo Tour
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This Jalapeño day trip from San Cristóbal de las Casas runs eight to nine hours and covers both sides of the canyon in one outing: the clifftop viewpoints above the gorge and a boat ride on the Grijalva below, with time in Chiapa de Corzo to finish.
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Selva Azul Chiapas runs this eight-hour day trip from San Cristóbal de las Casas, built around a boat ride on the Grijalva River through the canyon and a stop in the colonial town of Chiapa de Corzo.
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This Apasionado x Chiapas Travel day trip spends nine hours on the classic circuit from San Cristóbal de las Casas: a boat ride through Sumidero Canyon on the Grijalva, the viewpoints above the walls, and a walk through colonial Chiapa de Corzo.
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This Apasionado x Chiapas Travel trip runs nine to ten hours from Tuxtla Gutiérrez and stacks the three headline experiences: a shared-boat ride through the canyon, free time in Chiapa de Corzo, and stops at the miradores above the gorge.
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This Jalapeño tour starts in Tuxtla Gutiérrez and ends in San Cristóbal de las Casas eight hours later, covering the canyon viewpoints and Chiapa de Corzo along the way, so the transfer doubles as a day of sightseeing.
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This EcoExperiencias México full-day tour uses its seven hours well: a boat ride on the Grijalva between the canyon walls, a stop at the miradores above the gorge, and time in Chiapa de Corzo before returning to Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
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Run by Pasión x Chiapas, this eight-hour outing pairs a boat ride through the canyon with a stop in Chiapa de Corzo, the colonial town at the gateway to the gorge, departing from San Cristóbal de las Casas.
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A six-hour guided kayak crossing of the canyon, the only kayak tour among these tours.
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A private car and driver for eight hours from Rincones Viajeros, covering the canyon, Chiapa de Corzo and Cristo de Copoya.
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A five-day, four-night circuit by Viajes Chiapas Tour Operador that starts in Tuxtla Gutiérrez and ends in Villahermosa, tying Sumidero Canyon into a wider Chiapas loop.
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This Viajes Chiapas Tour Operador package spreads the region's headline sights across three days and two nights, with Sumidero Canyon and Chiapa de Corzo at its core, aimed at visitors who want the classic stops handled in one booking.
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This four-day circuit by Circuitos por Mexico starts in Tuxtla Gutiérrez and rolls the canyon together with Palenque.
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| Tour | Kind | Meal | Length | From | Rating | Book |
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| Jalapeño Boat Plus Viewpoints, 8-9 HoursJalapeño | From San Cristóbal | No meal in the fare | 8 - 9 hours | $85 | ★ 4.6268 reviews | Check availability |
| 9-10 Hours, Tuxtla PickupApasionado x Chiapas Travel | From Tuxtla Gutiérrez | No meal in the fare | 9 - 10 hours | $53 | ★ 4.7175 reviews | Check availability |
| Selva Azul Tour, Pickup, 8 HoursSelva Azul Chiapas | From San Cristóbal | No meal in the fare | 8 hours | $155 | ★ 4.6136 reviews | Check availability |
| Apasionado Day Trip, 9 HoursApasionado x Chiapas Travel | From San Cristóbal | No meal in the fare | 9 hours | $52 | ★ 4.4124 reviews | Check availability |
| Budget Fare, 9-Hour Day TripOtisa Viajes | From San Cristóbal | No meal in the fare | 9 hours | $46 | ★ 4.6104 reviews | Check availability |
| Jalapeno Tours Miradores Day TripJalapeno Tours | From San Cristóbal | No meal in the fare | 8 hours | $56 | ★ 4.585 reviews | Check availability |
| Lowest Fare, 8 Hours, PickupSelva Azul | From San Cristóbal | No meal in the fare | 8 hours | $40 | ★ 4.080 reviews | Check availability |
| Boat Ride From San Cristobal, PickupEcoexperiencias | From San Cristóbal | No meal in the fare | 8 hours | $79 | ★ 4.073 reviews | Check availability |
| National Park Full Day, PickupEcoExperiencias México | From San Cristóbal | No meal in the fare | 9 hours | $89 | ★ 4.466 reviews | Check availability |
| OTISA 9-Hour Tour With ViewpointsOtisa Viajes | From San Cristóbal | No meal in the fare | 9 hours | $86 | ★ 4.644 reviews | Check availability |
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Typical figures for January
Avg High (C): 29.5 Rain Days: 0.8
Typical figures for February
Avg High (C): 31.8 Rain Days: 0.5
Typical figures for March
Avg High (C): 33.9 Rain Days: 0.6
Typical figures for April
Avg High (C): 35.9 Rain Days: 1.9
Typical figures for May
Avg High (C): 35.4 Rain Days: 9.1
Typical figures for June
Avg High (C): 32.8 Rain Days: 17.7
Typical figures for July
Avg High (C): 32.4 Rain Days: 16.6
Typical figures for August
Avg High (C): 32.4 Rain Days: 16.7
Typical figures for September
Avg High (C): 31.6 Rain Days: 18.4
Typical figures for October
Avg High (C): 30.7 Rain Days: 10
Typical figures for November
Avg High (C): 29.6 Rain Days: 3
Typical figures for December
Avg High (C): 29.5 Rain Days: 1.2
| Month | Avg High (C) | Rain (mm) | Rain Days | River | Read |
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| January | 29.5 | 1 | 0.8 | Low And Clear | Dry season, lower river, clearer water and steady boat days, 1 mm over 0.8 rain days, highs of 29.5 C. |
| February | 31.8 | 1.8 | 0.5 | Low And Clear | Dry season, lower river, clearer water and steady boat days, 1.8 mm over 0.5 rain days, highs of 31.8 C. |
| March | 33.9 | 2.6 | 0.6 | Low And Clear | Dry season, lower river, clearer water and steady boat days, 2.6 mm over 0.6 rain days, highs of 33.9 C. |
| April | 35.9 | 9.7 | 1.9 | Low And Clear | Dry season, lower river, clearer water and steady boat days, 9.7 mm over 1.9 rain days, highs of 35.9 C. Hottest month of the year. |
| May | 35.4 | 88.5 | 9.1 | Transition | Edge of the rainy season, showers start or fade, boats still run, 88.5 mm over 9.1 rain days, highs of 35.4 C. |
| June | 32.8 | 211.1 | 17.7 | High And Green | Rainy season, higher river and the Arbol de Navidad waterfall at full flow, preventive boat suspensions possible, 211.1 mm over 17.7 rain days, highs of 32.8 C. |
| July | 32.4 | 164.5 | 16.6 | High And Green | Rainy season, higher river and the Arbol de Navidad waterfall at full flow, preventive boat suspensions possible, 164.5 mm over 16.6 rain days, highs of 32.4 C. |
| August | 32.4 | 216.6 | 16.7 | High And Green | Rainy season, higher river and the Arbol de Navidad waterfall at full flow, preventive boat suspensions possible, 216.6 mm over 16.7 rain days, highs of 32.4 C. |
| September | 31.6 | 208.7 | 18.4 | High And Green | Rainy season, higher river and the Arbol de Navidad waterfall at full flow, preventive boat suspensions possible, 208.7 mm over 18.4 rain days, highs of 31.6 C. Late tropical storm risk. |
| October | 30.7 | 77 | 10 | Transition | Edge of the rainy season, showers start or fade, boats still run, 77 mm over 10 rain days, highs of 30.7 C. Late tropical storm risk. |
| November | 29.6 | 16.7 | 3 | Low And Clear | Dry season, lower river, clearer water and steady boat days, 16.7 mm over 3 rain days, highs of 29.6 C. |
| December | 29.5 | 2.6 | 1.2 | Low And Clear | Dry season, lower river, clearer water and steady boat days, 2.6 mm over 1.2 rain days, highs of 29.5 C. |
| Shared Boat At The Docks | From Tuxtla Gutierrez | From San Cristobal De Las Casas | Private Boat | |
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| Departs from | Cahuare dock on the highway near Chiapa de Corzo, or the town dock a block or two from the central park | Tuxtla center or TGZ airport, then Cahuare or Chiapa de Corzo by taxi, colectivo or tour pickup | San Cristobal hotel pickup on a full-day tour, or bus to Tuxtla then colectivo | Same two docks, boat for your group only |
| Getting there | You are already at the docks | Cahuare is about 7 km (about 6 minutes) from Tuxtla's Libramiento Sur Oriente ring road; Chiapa de Corzo is 15 to 30 minutes by car or a 20 to 30 minute colectivo at 20 to 25 MXN; TGZ airport to the docks area is 30 to 32 km (32 to 39 minutes) | 63 to 69 km each way, about 58 minutes to 1 hour 23 minutes on the road | Same as the shared boat |
| Length | About 2 hours on the water | Half day to the 2 hour boat plus transfer | 8 to 9 hours for the day tour | About 2 hours on the water |
| Price | 460 MXN foreigners, 400 MXN nationals, 340 MXN children and INAPAM (park fee of 125 MXN charged separately) | Boat price above plus transfer; the 10 listed tours from Tuxtla run about 48 to 145 USD per person | The 15 listed tours from San Cristobal run about 40 to 155 USD per person | 5,000 MXN for 1 to 10 people plus the 125 MXN park fee per adult, charged separately |
| Includes | Life jacket, guide-boatman | Per the tour listing | Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, boat, park fee, sometimes lunch and a guide; viewpoints stop on many tours (the miradores are closed Tuesdays) | Life jacket, a boat to yourselves |
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“Visiting the viewpoints and sailing through the Sumidero Canyon were real highlights. The guide clearly took the group's wishes into account and was flexible. It is definitely recommended.”
“Amazing day trip. The canyon was beautiful, the guide was super helpful, and the company was very accommodating for us. If you are in San Cristobal don't skip this!”
“We had a fantastic trip with Andrés, our guide. He was always very polite, considerate and humorous. An all-round successful trip! We would be happy to use this agency again.”
“It's really cool. The Sinkhole Canyon is awesome. I highly recommend it. The transfer from the vantage point to the jetty is tiring, but it's 100% worth it. The timing seemed right.”
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From-prices on this page stretch from $28 for a private car tour, discounted from $35, up to $1,130 for a five-day Chiapas route. Most shared day tours from San Cristóbal de las Casas or Tuxtla Gutiérrez land between about $40 and $100 per person.
Nearly all of them. The standard formula is a boat ride on the Grijalva, a stop at the canyon miradores, then free time in Chiapa de Corzo, and listing titles usually spell this out.
Almost always. 29 of the 31 tours listed carry free cancellation, and the two non-refundable ones are the Pasión x Chiapas day and the Ecoexperiencias boat ride from San Cristóbal, so check the terms before you pay.
Most people skip arranging their own ride. Tours with pickup collect passengers at hotels or central meeting points in San Cristóbal de las Casas and Tuxtla Gutiérrez, then drive everyone to Chiapa de Corzo or Cahuaré.
Two embarcaderos handle departures on the Grijalva River: Chiapa de Corzo, the colonial town at the canyon mouth, and Cahuaré across the water. Tours that include transport take care of the drive from your pickup city.
Yes, that is the biggest group on this page. Sixteen of the 31 listings start in San Cristóbal de las Casas, with shared van tours from around $40 per person and pricier private versions.
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