Chiapa de Corzo: tradition, gastronomy and Cañon del Sumidero

5.0 (15 reviews) 7–8 hours Free cancellation

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In the workshop of the best carver of parachicos masks — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Sumidero Canyon — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration: 7–8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 4 people
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Chiapas Experiencias

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–12 years) · Adults (13–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation

Not included

Not included: Speed-boat in the Sumidero Canyon
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Parque Nacional Canon del Sumidero

2 hours Admission not included

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.
Chiapa de Corzo

3 hours

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

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

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Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
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Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.