Location: Tapachula
Top Things to do in Tapachula
What to do and see in Tapachula, Mexico: The Best Places and Tips
Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, simply known as Tapachula, is a city and municipality located in the far southwest of the state of Chiapas in Mexico, near the Guatemalan border and the Pacific Ocean. It is one of the most important cities of Chiapas economically as the capital of the agriculturally rich Soconusco region as well as port for trade between Mexico and Central America. The area was originally inhabited by the Mames as a region under the control of the Mame state of Xelaju but was first established as a city by the Aztecs in the 13th century. Most of its economic importance has come since the late 19th century with the establishment of coffee plantations. This agricultural production began a history of migration into the area which continues to this day and has left the city with a significant Asian and German cultural presence as well as large Mayan and Nahua indigenous populations.
Restaurants in Tapachula
1. Izapa Ruins
Overall Ratings
4 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By 2torontotraveller - Toronto, Canada
We came here as part of a shore excursion from Puerto Chiapas. The cruise terminal offers tours by the tour guides of Puerto Chiapas for $45 usd. The Izapa ruins are part of that excursion. Our tour guide explained the ruins very well and I recommend using a tour guide to understand what you are seeing. These ruins are from about 1500 BCE and are only partially excavated. You will need bug spray and a hat as well as sun screen when viewing this site.
2. Planetary Cobach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By KenandDoug - Vancouver, Canada
Here on a cruise ship stop. Started with a wonderful dance/ceremony outside on the plaza, appreciated they had chairs for us. Was very interesting. Inside we saw a show about the stars and Mayan history, was also interesting. Some shopping at little stands. Clean, very nice building. In an interesting area, looks like it was an 'educational' area.
3. Miguel Hidalgo Central Park
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3.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By 2torontotraveller - Toronto, Canada
We went to the Tapachula City Center as part of the tour offered at the Puerto Chiapas Cruise Terminal. It also covered the Izapa Ruins and a chocolate making demonstration.
The city square is very similar to a lot of other Mexican City Squares. It has lovely flowers and places to sit. Our tour guide explained the various types of the buildings that surround the square. I can see why locals like to spend time here.
4. Iglesia la Luz del Mundo
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By CeeGunn - Barrie, Canada
One of the most interesting churches I've seen. Certainly a different architectural style than the Spanish colonial churches normally found in Mexico. Lovely Gardens to walk through, although small. The Fountains weren't working when I was there but I'm sure they would be very pretty.
Took me less than an hour to walk through the Gardens, peek in the church (wish I had the nerve to go in further, it looked beautiful), and take some pictures.
It is a bit off the beaten track. I took a taxi here and it cost me 40 pesos from the Miguel Hidalgo plaza.
