Tuxtla Gutierrez

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Chiapa De Corzo showing interior views and a fountain as well as a small group of people
In a tropical setting, Mexico’s most southerly region offers scenic vistas, marimba dances and food that is as unique as it is tasty.

Ranked globally as a “city of the future” Tuxtla Gutiérrez, the capital of Mexico’s Chiapas state, offers insight to the region’s culture and lifestyle, as well as being a modern city.

Visit the Victor Manuel Reyna Stadium, also called Zoque Stadium, where the Causeway for Indigenous Cultures is located. Stroll among large-scale sculptures of people and animals representing the different cultures of the stat. The jaguar is featured prominently as the animal that represents this area.

Walk through the Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden that contains 98 per cent native species, including medicinal plants, ornamentals and orchids. In the museum are displays of the region’s variety of trees, including fossil woods.

Discover the vast array of foods the region has to offer by going to a market, such as the Mercado Diaz Ordaz. Enjoy a Chiapaneco coffee and antojitos (snack food) at Marimba Park with its garden setting. Dance among the locals to music played by a marimba band every evening.

Experience the immense array of flavors that highlight the regional cuisine at one of the city’s restaurants. Local recipes crossed with a Spanish influence have created a unique and tasty assortment of dishes. Try roasted cuchunuc made from a flower that is a specialty of the area.

Being this close, don’t miss Sumidero Canyon, located 14 miles (23 kilometers) outside the city on the Grijalva River. Ride in a boat for 2 to 3 hours to view dramatic canyon walls that tower 3,280 feet (1,000 meters) above the water and the area’s fascinating flora and fauna.

Use Tuxtla Gutiérrez's perfect position in Chiapas as a base to drive your rental car to the surrounding towns and countryside of southern Mexico. The city has its own airport and reliable transportation system and is quite safe, making Tuxtla Gutierrez well worth a visit.

Where to stay in Tuxtla Gutierrez

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La Salle 2

La Salle 2 might not have many top sights, but Plaza Poliforum Shopping Mall and Ambar Fashion Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

La Salle 2
Hilton Garden Inn Tuxtla Gutierrez
Hilton Garden Inn Tuxtla Gutierrez
4.5 out of 5
Boulevard Belisario Dominguez 1641, Esq. Boulevard Los Castillos, Tuxtla Gutierrez, CHIS
The price is RM250 per night from 10 May to 11 May
RM250
per night
10 May - 11 May
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tuxtla Gutierrez. Enjoy free parking, breakfast, and WiFi. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Everything ok"

Reviewed on 22 Apr 2024

Hilton Garden Inn Tuxtla Gutierrez
Fiesta Inn Tuxtla Fashion Mall
Fiesta Inn Tuxtla Fashion Mall
3.5 out of 5
Blvd. Lic. Salomón González Blanco, Tuxtla Gutierrez, CHIS
The price is RM304 per night from 10 May to 11 May
RM304
per night
10 May - 11 May
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Tuxtla Gutierrez. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (684 reviews)
"Location was great. Closest to the airport and very convenient for shopping."

Reviewed on 29 Apr 2024

Fiesta Inn Tuxtla Fashion Mall
Marriott Tuxtla Gutierrez Hotel
Marriott Tuxtla Gutierrez Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Boulevard Dr. Belisario Domínguez 1195, Col. Santa Elena, Tuxtla Gutierrez, CHIS
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is RM278 per night from 14 May to 15 May
RM278
per night
14 May - 15 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Tuxtla Gutierrez. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Easy check and check out process"

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2024

Marriott Tuxtla Gutierrez Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Casa Don Pedro Faro
Casa Don Pedro Faro
2 out of 5
30 Periodista Isauro Rossete, San Cristóbal de las Casas, CHIS
Stay at this aparthotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral ...
10/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
"El lugar tan cual las fotos, limpio, personal muy amable."

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2024

Casa Don Pedro Faro
Cabañas San Cristóbal de Las Casas
Cabañas San Cristóbal de Las Casas
4.5 out of 5
Corral de Piedra, San Cristóbal de las Casas, CHIS
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury cabin in San Cristóbal de las Casas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace. Popular attractions San Cristóbal de las Casas ...
Cabañas San Cristóbal de Las Casas
Cabañas y Suites Sergia Torres
Cabañas y Suites Sergia Torres
3 out of 5
KM. 40.5 Supercarretera, Tuxtla San Cristobal, San Cristóbal de las Casas, CHIS
Stay at this 3-star cabin in San Cristóbal de las Casas. Enjoy onsite spa services, a 24-hour front desk, and a terrace. Popular attractions San Cristóbal de ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (16 reviews)
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Reviewed on 14 May 2023

Cabañas y Suites Sergia Torres
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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