Sumidero Canyon National Park, National park and natural canyon in Chiapas, Mexico
Sumidero Canyon National Park is a protected area along the Grijalva River in Chiapas. The gorge covers 21,789 hectares across four municipalities and contains thick rainforest, waterfalls, and rapids.
The gorge formed 35 million years ago through tectonic shifts and water erosion. The federal government declared it a national park in 1980 to protect its rock formations.
The park received federal protection status in 1980 to preserve its geological formations, maintain scientific research opportunities, and protect the local wildlife populations.
Boat tours depart from Chiapa de Corzo and pass through the gorge, where visitors can see river turtles and crocodiles. The trips run year-round and offer views of the high rock walls.
The Cueva de Colores displays walls colored by different minerals. The area also holds thirty rapids, five waterfalls, and two freshwater springs.
Location: Chiapas
Inception: December 8, 1980
Address: Chiapas, Mexico
Phone: +529616114936
GPS coordinates: 16.83194,-93.09389
Latest update: December 5, 2025 22:27
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