Sumidero Canyon Tour: Scenic Views and Boat Ride

Embark on an exciting tour from San Cristobal de Las Casas to Sumidero Canyon. Discover the stunning natural beauty of the canyon and explore the charming city of Chiapa de Corzo.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Miradores Cañón del Sumidero - The tour includes a visit to two viewpoints located at the top of the canyon. Visitors will have 15 minutes to enjoy each viewpoint. Please note that the viewpoints are closed on Tuesdays, so visits cannot be scheduled on that day.
  • Chiapa de Corzo - The next stop on the itinerary is the colonial city of Chiapa…
What's Included
  • Spanish-speaking operator
  • National Park fees
  • Round-trip shared transfer
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Guide
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable adventure from San Cristóbal de las Casas. Our tour will take you through the stunning landscapes of the Sumidero Canyon. We’ll start by visiting two strategically located viewpoints at the top of the canyon, where you’ll have minutes at each to capture the natural beauty of the surroundings. Then, we’ll delve into the heart…

Location
Portal 9
Portal
Cafeteria Al Grano Cafe. Direccion: Portal Oriente, Local numero 9 Frente al parque central de San Cristobal, 29200 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis. Enfrente del Zocalo, Telefono : 967 631 4794 El tour sale de la cafetería Al Grano, el conductor llega a recogerte en ese punto.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Linda_s
Feb 15, 2026
Very interesting and... - Very interesting and beautiful trip through the canyon. The van and boat drivers were great and everything went smoothly.
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Timothyc397
Feb 3, 2026
A Very Beautiful Canyon - This tour has an 8:45 AM start, but the van is actually parked a few blocks from the meeting point at the Centro park, necessitating a short walk to the vehicle. By the time everyone was loaded in the van and ready to depart, it was about 9:00 AM. 30 minutes to cross San Cristobal in the traffic, and then approximately two hours to the starting point of El Sumarido and the boat ride down the canyon. The driving route takes you from San Cristobal to Tuxtla Gutierrez, then north through and over a mountain pass to the lake. Note: If doing this tour on a Tuesday, the miradores are closed, and therefore are not included in the tour that day. The boat ride takes about two hours, terminating at the small town of Chiapa de Corzo. Multiple stops along the way where the boat captain provides historical information, points out interesting features of the canyon, or provides opportunity for guests to observe wildlife. On our boat ride we saw herons, cormorants, vultures, spider monkeys, and crocodiles. Some reviews about this tour make complaints about the small town of Chiapas de Corzo. After the boat ride, guests are given approximately one hour to wander the town, grab a drink or lunch, and browse the vendor stalls. It is one of the oldest Spanish towns in Mexico, founded in 1528. An interesting town central square with a unique fountain and clock tower, both constructed of brick. It’s a dusty little town, and may not appeal to some, but for the hour spent there I found it worthwhile to chill out and enjoy the laid back atmosphere. The drive back to San Cristobal takes approximately one hour, depending upon traffic. Note: Bring cash and small coins for snack vendors, banos, and for gratuities to the boat Captain/guide/driver. Also sunscreen for the boat ride, as the sun can be very hot. A light jacket or windbreaker might also be advisable, as some people found it chilly on the boat. A big thank you to our guide Jorge, driver Manuel, and boat Captain Alfredo.
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Mirko_d
Jan 29, 2026
Unusual! - Beautiful ride in the canyon! Beautiful scenery, we saw a lot of birds and crocodiles! Viewpoints leave you speechless
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Laura_w
Jan 14, 2026
Mindblowing experience.... - Mindblowing experience. Really friendly tour guides. Altough i booked a tour in spanish (because i found nothing in english) the guide saw that many people of the group couldn't speak spanish so she did the tour in english and was very kind and easy going.
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Mark_s
Jan 4, 2026
Packed but stress free lovely tour. - Perfect experience to explore alot in a day but without any stress. I wasn’t really aware of the need to bring a swimsuit , but didn’t want to swim anyway in the pools , the water was very cold
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Tim_f
Dec 8, 2025
Exceptional! - Sumidero Canyon is an absolute must-see when visiting Chiapas. Our day began at 8:45 a.m. in the central square of San Cristóbal, where we gathered before setting off on our adventure. We made a quick stop for restrooms and then visited two breathtaking viewpoints overlooking the canyon—one even had a small restaurant—before winding our way down to the port to board our boat. Our captain was incredibly knowledgeable about the canyon, the national park, and the Grijalva River that runs through it. He had a remarkable eye for wildlife, spotting spider monkeys and crocodiles along the way, and he patiently gave everyone time to take photos and ask questions. After a scenic and informative two-hour journey through the canyon, we arrived in Chiapa de Corzo, where we enjoyed a late lunch and explored the local market before heading back to San Cristóbal, returning around 5:00 p.m. Both our guide and driver were fantastic. Although the tour was originally intended to be in Spanish, most of the group spoke English, and our guide did an excellent job sharing everything in both languages—no small feat. I would wholeheartedly recommend this experience and this company!
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Kia_m
Nov 24, 2025
Best Trip! - Wonderful experience! I had a great time. Plenty of opportunities to take pictures there. The boat ride was smooth and beautiful. The best part was seeing monkeys
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Jacquie_m
Feb 18, 2026
It's alot of time on a... - It's alot of time on a minibus for a wonderful 2hr hour boat trip through the canyon. Consider getting a bus or driver to Chiapa de Corzo for round trip tour on river instead.
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Corentin_s
Feb 7, 2026
Nice visit, very... - Nice visit, very beautiful canyon, we saw many animals. Recommendation, do not go to the restaurant at the exit of the boat.
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Veronique_s
Feb 24, 2026
Excursion cancelled the... - Excursion cancelled the day before due to rain... exchange made for the next day with confirmation that the program would be the same... and not at all! End of the excursion at 15h15 (announced 17h), and no stop at Mirdor!!!
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