Sumidero Canyon boat tour: Viewpoints & Chiapa de Corzo

Start your journey from any Chiapas spot and sail Sumidero’s waters with lifejacket safety

A 6.5-hour tour from Tuxtla Gutiérrez combines a boat ride through Sumidero Canyon National Park on the Grijalva River with a visit to the canyon's rim viewpoints and the colonial town of Chiapa de Corzo. The tour includes a shared boat, lifejacket, air-conditioned vehicle transport and a Spanish-speaking guide. Minimum age is 12. On Tuesdays, the viewpoints are skipped and the day focuses on the boat ride alone.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sumidero Canyon boat and viewpoints visit

• Board boat on Grijalva River
• Tour Sumidero Canyon by boat
• Visit Canyon Viewpoints
• Admire Chiapa de Corzo architecture

The experience

You start from a meeting point in Tuxtla Gutiérrez and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to the canyon. Once at the water, you board a shared boat and spend the morning sailing through Sumidero Canyon on the Grijalva River, where the rock walls rise steeply on both sides. The guide points out crocodiles, birds and other wildlife native to Chiapas as the boat moves through the canyon's narrow passages.

After the boat ride, you climb to the canyon viewpoints (except on Tuesdays, when the tour stays focused on the river). From the rim, you look down into the geological formation and across the landscape. The final stop is Chiapa de Corzo, a colonial town where you can walk through streets built in Mudéjar style, the architectural approach that gives the town its distinctive character in Chiapas.

What’s included

• Shared boat ride through Sumidero Canyon.
• lifejacket.
• air-conditioned vehicle transport.
• canyon viewpoints (except Tuesdays).
• visit to Chiapa de Corzo.
• Spanish-speaking guide for the full 6.5 hours.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 to 90 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 35

Live guideSpanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Agencia Chiapas Viajes

Is this one for you?The tour departs from Tuxtla Gutiérrez with hotel or central pickup available, so travelers without a car or staying in the city can book a single departure rather than arranging separate transport to the canyon.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What wildlife will I see on the boat ride through Sumidero Canyon?

Crocodiles, birds and other fauna endemic to Chiapas live in and around the canyon. The guide identifies them as the boat moves through the river.

Does the tour visit the viewpoints every day?

The canyon viewpoints are included on most days, but on Tuesdays the tour focuses on the boat ride alone and does not stop at the rim viewpoints.

How do I get to the meeting point if I don't have a car?

Public transportation options are available near the meeting point in Tuxtla Gutiérrez. The operator can provide details on arrival.

What is included in the tour price?

The tour includes the shared boat ride, lifejacket, air-conditioned vehicle transport to and from the canyon, and a Spanish-speaking guide for the full 6.5 hours.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

Yes, the minimum age is 12 years old.