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A 2 to 2.5-hour boat ride is the primary way to see Sumidero Canyon. You cover 13 kilometers of the Grijalva River, passing 1,000-meter vertical cliff walls.
Shared motorized lanchas depart from the piers in Chiapa de Corzo. Tickets cost around $460 MXN for foreigners and include the required $61 MXN conservation bracelet. Boats wait to fill up with 10 to 15 passengers before leaving. During the tour, passengers must remain on the boat at all times.
The route travels deep into the gorge, highlighting the geological formations and protected wildlife. It offers a completely different perspective than the high-altitude viewpoints above.
10 minutesBest flow in summer/fall
This moss-covered rock formation drops 250 meters down the cliff face. Mineral deposits and green moss give it the layered shape of a pine tree. The waterfall flows strongest during or just after the rainy season in summer and fall. Your boat will pause here for photos.
10 minutesAmerican crocodiles
American crocodiles frequently sunbathe on the muddy banks and rocky outcrops along the river edge. When a guide spots one, they cut the engine and drift close. Keep your camera ready on a secure wrist strap. You can also spot spider monkeys and pelicans nearby.
5 minutesPink mineral deposits
This small natural cave features natural pink mineral hues on its rock walls. It holds an image of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Locals sometimes visit to leave offerings or sing. The boat stops briefly to view the interior directly from the water.
