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Sumidero Canyon

National Park · Chiapas, 🇲🇽 Mexico
Area 228 km²
Time zone America/Mexico_City
Sumidero Canyon

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Sumidero Canyon Essentials

Sumidero Canyon is a massive geological rift in Chiapas carved by the Grijalva River, with vertical limestone walls reaching heights of up to 1,000 meters. This collection features the primary land-based viewpoints along the canyon's rim and essential river-level landmarks accessible by boat. Highlights include the moss-covered 'Christmas Tree' rock formation, mineral-stained caves, and the Chicoasén Dam, one of Mexico's largest hydroelectric projects.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, March, December

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Typical weather in January

Great
  • 24° · extremes 11°–28°
  • 14° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in February

Great
  • 26° · extremes 11°–29°
  • 15° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in March

Great
  • 28° · extremes 12°–33°
  • 16° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 31° · extremes 14°–35°
  • 18° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 32°) · extremes 17°–36°
  • 19° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 18°–33°
  • 20° at night
  • 27 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 17°–31°
  • 19° at night
  • 26 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 17°–31°
  • 19° at night
  • 28 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 27° (feels like 29°) · extremes 18°–30°
  • 20° at night
  • 28 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in October

Fair
  • 26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 15°–29°
  • 18° at night
  • 23 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 24° (feels like 25°) · extremes 12°–28°
  • 16° at night
  • 15 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in December

Great
  • 24° · extremes 11°–28°
  • 15° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Mexican Peso MXN $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers
911 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
Electricity
Type A / Type B
127 V · 60 Hz
Languages
Spanish
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+52
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Tours & Activities

Sumidero Canyon
Drive
Mirador
Drive
Cañón del Sumidero

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