Chiapa de Corzo
Mexico · Estado de ChiapasMX
Municipality and town in Chiapas, Mexico
Chiapa de Corzo is a small city and municipality situated in the west-central part of the Mexican state of Chiapas. Located in the Grijalva River valley of the Chiapas highlands, Chiapa de Corzo lies some 15 km (9.3 mi) to the east of the state capital, Tuxtla Gutiérrez. Chiapa has been occupied since at least 1400 BCE, with a major archeological site which reached its height between 700 BCE and 200 CE. It is important because the earliest inscribed date, the earliest form of hieroglyphic writing and the earliest Mesoamerican tomb burial have all been found here. Chiapa is also the site of the first Spanish city founded in Chiapas in 1528. The "de Corzo" was added to honor Liberal politician Angel Albino Corzo.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 112,075
- Coordinates
- 16.708, -93.012
- Timezone
- America/Mexico_City
- Elevation
- 1463 m
Overview of Chiapa de Corzo
Chiapa de Corzo is a medium-sized town in Estado de Chiapas, Mexico. The population is roughly 112,075. It sits at about 1,463 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards nature and culture. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Chiapa de Corzo
Nature in Chiapa de Corzo
(8)Nature in Chiapa de Corzo covers Caves, Geological Formations, National Parks, Natural Places and Nature. Counting everything, 8 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Chiapa de Corzo.
Culture in Chiapa de Corzo
(2)The culture shortlist for Chiapa de Corzo: Cemeteries and Mosques. It is a direct read of Chiapa de Corzo's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Chiapa de Corzo
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Chiapa de Corzo is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is America/Mexico_City.
Similar destinations
Places near Chiapa de Corzo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chiapa de Corzo known for?
- Chiapa de Corzo is mainly a destination for nature and culture, set in Estado de Chiapas, Mexico with around 112,075 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Chiapa de Corzo?
- You can plan around Caves, Geological Formations, National Parks, Natural Places and Nature in Chiapa de Corzo. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Chiapa de Corzo?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
- Where is Chiapa de Corzo located?
- Administratively, Chiapa de Corzo sits in Estado de Chiapas, Mexico — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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