Things to do in Tuxtla Gutierrez

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Canon del Sumidero National Park which includes boating, a river or creek and a gorge or canyon
Chiapa De Corzo which includes interior views and a fountain as well as a small group of people
Canon del Sumidero National Park which includes tranquil scenes, a river or creek and boating
El Chorreadero which includes caves
Canon del Sumidero National Park featuring a bay or harbour

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1. Canon del Sumidero National Park

Tour Cañon del Sumidero National Park (Parque Nacional Cañon del Sumidero) and be enthralled by the wonders of nature. Cañon del Sumidero National Park is the result of geological cracks in the Earth’s core that commenced millions of years ago. It features a narrow gorge and a deep canyon with huge walls draped in fertile vegetation and inhabited by colorful wildlife.
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Canon del Sumidero National Park showing boating, a river or creek and a gorge or canyon

2. Marimba Park

Come to the colonial-style Marimba Park (Parque de la Marimba) famous for its nightly live music and communal dance events. Marimba Park takes its name from the marimba, which is the emblematic instrument of Chiapa state. The park features a symmetrical layout with a central bandstand and decorative gardens interspersed by paved walkways.
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Marimba Park which includes a garden, street performance and a sunset

3. San Marcos Cathedral

San Marcos Cathedral (Catedral de San Marcos) is a graceful religious landmark and the spiritual heart of Tuxtla Gutiérrez. Mingle with the city’s devotees, browse displays of sacred statues and watch a multimedia presentation, which showcases aspects of Mexican history and culture. San Marcos Cathedral stands on the site of a 16th-century Dominican monastery.
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San Marcos Cathedral featuring religious elements, a church or cathedral and heritage elements

4. Joyyo Mayu Park

Find relaxation, recreation and history at Joyyo Mayu Park (Parque Joyyo Mayu), one of the city’s best outdoor spaces. This popular park welcomes tourists and locals, who come to exercise and enjoy picnics surrounded by a splendid natural landscape. After several years of neglect, Joyyo Mayu Park underwent an extensive makeover and reopened in 2017.
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Joyyo Mayu Park featuring a garden, a pond and a fountain

5. Miguel Alvarez del Toro Zoo

Discover the fascinating wildlife of the state of Chiapas at the Miguél Álvarez del Toro Zoo (Zoológico Miguél Álvarez del Toro). Spot everything from big cats to birds, monkey and snakes in re-creations of their natural habitats. ZooMAT, as it is known by many locals, opened in 1942 and is named in honor of an acclaimed Mexican biologist and nature author. It stands in a 343-acre (139-hectare) reserve and focuses solely on regional animals.
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Miguel Alvarez del Toro Zoo showing zoo animals as well as a family

What to do in Tuxtla Gutierrez

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Marimba Park which includes a garden, street performance and a sunset

Marimba Park

Take respite from the city heat by day and dance to the charming rhythms of marimba music during the evening.

Marimba Park
San Marcos Cathedral featuring religious elements, a church or cathedral and heritage elements

San Marcos Cathedral

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Visit this elegant church to admire its neoclassical interior, listen to bells chiming on the hour and watch a spectacular sound and light show.

San Marcos Cathedral
Joyyo Mayu Park featuring a garden, a pond and a fountain

Joyyo Mayu Park

Tuxtla’s popular green lung has an adventure playground, exercise stations and pleasant walking trails that skirt ponds and tree-shaded lawns.

Joyyo Mayu Park
Miguel Alvarez del Toro Zoo showing zoo animals as well as a family

Miguel Alvarez del Toro Zoo

Enjoy close encounters with the colorful animals and birds that are native to the wild countryside of Chiapas at this popular animal park.

Miguel Alvarez del Toro Zoo
Dr. Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden which includes a garden

Dr. Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden

Explore the vast and varied plants of the state of Chiapas while wandering this wooded garden and visiting a botanical museum.

Dr. Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden
Coffee Museum showing interior views

Coffee Museum

Visit this small museum to find out how the discovery and production of coffee has affected the economy, history and social culture of Chiapas.

Coffee Museum
Museo de la Marimba showing heritage elements and interior views

Museo de la Marimba

See the history of Mexico’s marimba music come to life via displays of antique instruments, photography galleries and live concerts.

Museo de la Marimba

Tuxtla Guitierrez Central Square

Learn about the local history of Tuxtla Gutierrez with a stop at Tuxtla Guitierrez Central Square. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Tuxtla Guitierrez Central Square

Plaza Crystal Shopping Mall

During your visit to Tuxtla Gutierrez, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Plaza Crystal Shopping Mall. Amble around the area's parks or experience its live music.

Plaza Crystal Shopping Mall

Areas of Tuxtla Gutierrez

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La Salle 2

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

La Salle 2

 

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