Sink Canyon and Cork Chiapa
Leave San Cristobal de las Casas for a boat ride along the Grijalva River through Sumidero Canyon, a towering vertical canyon formed around the same time as the Grand Canyon of the United States. Admire wildlife and picturesque rainforest. Then visit the 'Magic Village' of Chiapa de Corzo, the oldest village in the state of Chiapas, known for its natural beauty and historical importance. See centuries-old monuments and the huge tree around which the city was founded, and get some souvenirs before returning to San Cristobal.
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Spanish-Speaking Guide
Sumidero Canyon and Chiapa de Corzo Combo Tour. Spanish-speaking guide.
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What's included in Sink Canyon and Cork Chiapa
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Explorando ChiapasPass-by Only
We pass by our clients to each of the hotels, and then start route.
Chiapa de Corzo
Chiapa de Corzo, a colonial site of tradition and culture, framed with the warmth of its people, is one of the most beautiful cities in the State of Chiapas; located only 15 minutes from the capital city; its value lies in its history, because it was the first city founded by the Spanish during the 16th century. From Chiapa de Corzo, stands out the Mudéjar complex formed by La Pila, a source of refined Moorish inspiration made of brick, unique in Ibero-America; the temple of Santo Domingo and the convent building attached to it, now home of the Lacquer Museum, as well as the ruins of the temple of San Sebastian.
Parque Nacional Canon del Sumidero
The rocks that we see today in the walls of Sumidero Canyon, began to form about 136 million years ago based on sediments and calcium minerals (limestones), which is formed by the action of some marine animals such as corals, this assumes that, in ancient times, this region of Chiapas was submerged by a shallow sea. The Canyon as such began to form 70 million years ago thanks to the action of tectonic movements called Horts-Graben; which, due to their characteristics of earth mass movement, are called tectonic pillar and tectonic pit respectively. Fifteen million years ago the seawaters withdrew from this region thanks to geological movements that formed the important mountains of Chiapas, including the mountains of Sumidero Canyon, which began to suffer dissolution and erosion because of the same water, here the Canyon was born and began its formation which continues today.
Inclusions
- Visit to Chiapa de Corzo
- Shared boat in Sumidero Canyon
- Pick-up from the hotel
- Food
- Guided commentary in English in the Canyon of the Sump.
- Private guide
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Works in all weather conditions, dress appropriately
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Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
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The customer must be ready by 9:00am, the maximum waiting time is 25 min after the 9:00am
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