Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez

Tapachula, known as the Pearl of Soconusco, is the second most important city in the state of Chiapas. The peculiarity of its urban landscape is based on the combination of its warm, humid and exuberant tropical environment.

It is the center of an area dedicated to coffee and other tropical crops, besides being the main city on the southern border of Mexico. Tapachula is a space of American, European and Asian cultural and social encounters. The exploitation of coffee led it to economic and social splendor in the first half of the 20th century, a splendor that is reflected in the Old Municipal Palace, among other buildings.

Places you can't miss!

There are many aspects of traditional Tapachula that we must take into account: its varied gastronomy; product of a local and Asian mix, the legends, the vernacular architecture and it goes without saying its rich and varied vegetation. Here we mention what you shouldn't miss when visiting this city:

Former municipal palace, now a museum.

Temple of San Agustín

Santo Domingo

Archaeological Zone of Izapa

Chiapas port

The Coffee Route

Gastronomy

Soconusco is the greenest region and is characterized by a varied gastronomy that, beyond the regional touches, has received the influences of other gastronomic cultures such as the Chinese. The gastronomy of the region has a very special distinction.Soconusco is the greenest region and is characterized by a varied gastronomy that, beyond the regional touches, has received the influences of other gastronomic cultures such as the Chinese. The gastronomy of the region has a very special distinction.

Enjoy a gastronomic experience and don't miss the following recommendations:

Izapa Rum
Coffee from the farms and chocolate
Ataulfo mango, rambutan and other tropical fruits.
Iguana tamales
Traditional chinese food
Traditional Istmeño-style dinners
Mixcum barbecues on the way to Unión Juárez

Get to know all our Tapachultecan flavors.

Our recommendations for your trip

Like the other coastal cities of Chiapas, Tapachula's climate is very hot, characterized by radiant sunny days and high humidity. We recommend you to take this into account:

The optimal months to visit are from December to May, which are the least humid months.
The months of April, May and June are the hottest (between 39º. to 45º), you might want to wear cool clothes, preferably cotton or linen, and a visor or hat to mitigate the sun's rays.
It is essential to wear comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen, as well as to constantly hydrate yourself.
During the months of June to October the rains are very frequent and abundant.

How to get to Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez?

There are several transportation options that depart from the state capital and other cities in the country to get to Tapachula without any problem. Here we mention the most important ones:

Airlines
- Viva Aerobus
- Calafia
- Interjet
- Volaris
- Aeromar
- Aeroméxico
Approximate flight time: 2 hr. approximately from Mexico City.
Bus lines: There are daily departures
- ADO buses
- Christopher Columbus bus
- Aexxa buses
Kilometers: 372 km Approximate time: 6 hours from Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
If you travel with your own vehicle, from the city of Tuxtla Gutiérrez, follow the instructions:
Take the Pan-American Highway or 190 with destinations to Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, then return to the toll road to San Pedro Tapanatepec, Oaxaca; Continue until you reach the exit of the town of Arriaga, to continue to Tonalá take the detour along the road that surrounds the town itself after that, take the coastal highway or 200 towards Pijijiapan, Mapstepec, Escuintla, Villa Comaltitlán , Huixtla and Tapachula.

Note: : on this road there are 3 toll booths that are crossed (Ocozocoautla - Jiquipilas and Arriaga a cost of $ 120.00 for the 3 of them)
Kilometers traveled: 372 km Approximate time: 5 hr.

WHY CHOOSE
TAPACHULA?

For being an economic capital.
For having the Chiapas Port.
For its tourist attractions.
For its important agro-industrial activity.
For being a border city with Guatemala.
With its characteristic hospitality, the people of Chiapas offer their best to visitors. The varied ethnic composition of the state is one of its greatest riches, so getting in touch with its people helps to better understand one of the most complex areas of Mexico.