Chiapa de Corzo: tradition, gastronomy and Cañon del Sumidero
- Live Guide
- Day Trip
- Group Tour
- Pickup Service
- E-Ticket
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!
Itinerary Details
Operated by: Experiencias Chiapas
Stop At: Canon del Sumidero
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.
Duration: 3 hour
Stop At: Chiapa de Corzo
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!
Duration: 3 hour
