Chiapa de Corzo: tradition, gastronomy and Cañon del Sumidero
- 7–8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
The town of Chiapa de Corzo is much more than a jetty to take the boat to the Cañon del Sumidero! This town has history and tradition from pre-Hispanic times that its people proudly celebrate every year during the two weeks of JANUARY: the Fiesta Grande. The Parachico dance has been designated an Intangible CULTURAL HERITAGE by UNESCO since 2009. We will start with a tour on the BOAT (2.5 hours NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE) through the Sumidero Canyon. We invite you on a tour all year round to learn about the history of the Parachicos and legends, to visit traditional houses and the ARTISANS who work to prepare the Fiesta Grande. We are going to savor local dishes such as pepita con tasajo and pozol which have their origin in pre-Hispanic times!
Inclusions
What's included
- Private transportation
What's not
- Speed-boat in the Sumidero Canyon
- Lunch
Itinerary
We will start with a tour on the boat (2.5 hours NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE) through the Sumidero Canyon leaving from a jetty on the shores of the town, since it offers better service and is less congested.
During this tour, run all year-round, you will get know the history of the Parachicos, legends, visit traditional houses, and the town's artisans who work to prepare the Fiesta Grande. The Parachico dance has been designated an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO since 2009. We are going to visit: the church of Santo Domingo going up the bell tower, ex-convent and lacquer museum (local traditional craft). Tour will continue according to your interests and availability of the local families. We will choose between the house of the prioste (spiritual leader), house of the Chunta or workshop of the wood masks carver. GASTRONOMY: We are going to savor pozole and some snacks or enjoy typical food (not included) from the region at a local restaurant. Some local dishes like pepita con tajajo and pozol have their origins in pre-Hispanic times
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 4 travellers
- Operated by
- Chiapas Experiencias
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in San Cristóbal de las Casas
- Its from-price is 27% above the median of the 52 day trips we list in San Cristóbal de las Casas.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 14 of 52.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About San Cristóbal de las Casas
San Cristóbal de las Casas is a colonial town in the highlands of Chiapas, with cobbled streets, baroque churches and Maya markets.
San Cristóbal de las Casas sits in a pine-ringed valley about 2,200 metres up in the highlands of Chiapas, a town of red-tiled roofs, painted walls and cobbled lanes laid out by the Spanish in 1528. Its yellow cathedral and the baroque church of Santo Domingo, whose carved facade glows in late light, face squares where Maya women from nearby villages sell textiles.
Top-ranked sights in San Cristóbal de las Casas: Centro de Textiles del Mundo Maya.
