Tapachula
Mexico · Estado de ChiapasMX
City and municipality in Chiapas, Mexico
Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, simply known as Tapachula, is a city and municipality located in the far southeast of the state of Chiapas, Mexico, near the Guatemalan border and the Pacific Ocean. Economically, it is one of the most important cities in Chiapas; as capital of the agriculturally-rich Soconusco region, Tapachula also serves as a key port for trade between Mexico and Central America. The area was originally inhabited by the Mam, as a region under the control of the Mam 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 practice initiated a steady stream of migration and immigration into the area, which continues to this day, and has left the city with a significant Asian and German cultural presence. There is a large Mayan and Nahua population.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 353,706
- Coordinates
- 14.904, -92.257
- Timezone
- America/Mexico_City
- Elevation
- 2597 m
Overview of Tapachula
Tapachula — a large city in Estado de Chiapas, Mexico — is worth a place on your map. About 353,706 people are based here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on nature, water sports and wellness. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 2,597 metres.
Things to do in Tapachula
Nature in Tapachula
(1)Tapachula records Desert under nature. Everything listed here comes from what Tapachula is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Water Sports in Tapachula
(1)Our data lists Sailboats as water sports options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Tapachula.
Wellness in Tapachula
(1)The wellness shortlist for Tapachula: Farms. All of it is drawn from Tapachula's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Tapachula
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Tapachula is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: America/Mexico_City.
Similar destinations
Places near Tapachula that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tapachula known for?
- Tapachula, in Estado de Chiapas, Mexico, is best known for nature, water sports and wellness. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 353,706 residents.
- What can you do in Tapachula?
- Recorded activities in Tapachula include Desert, Sailboats and Farms. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Tapachula?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
- Where is Tapachula located?
- Tapachula is located in Estado de Chiapas, Mexico. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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