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Five high-altitude scenic lookouts sit along the canyon rim. You can access them by road to see the gorge from up to 1,000 meters above the river.
Driving the Calzada al Sumidero from Tuxtla Gutiérrez takes one to two hours and leads to the five official viewpoints. Accessing the road requires a $61 MXN conservation bracelet.
The route stops at La Ceiba, La Coyota, El Tepehuaje, El Roblar, and Los Chiapa. You must stay on designated trails at all times. Do not climb or sit on the retaining walls.
20 minutesWide-angle photos
This is the highest and most famous viewpoint in the park. You stand over 1,000 meters above the river level. It provides a wide, sweeping view of the entire gorge. A small shop here sells snacks and drinks.
15 minutesFirst stop
This is the first lookout you reach when driving up from Tuxtla Gutiérrez. It provides an excellent introduction to the scale of the national park. Stop here to see how the canyon abruptly opens up from the surrounding landscape.
15 minutesBring binoculars
This viewing deck looks over the sharp 90-degree turns of the Grijalva River below. Vultures and occasionally other birds of prey ride the thermals right in front of the platform. Bring binoculars to get a closer look at the birds.
