Recently, Chiapas faces tourism from a different point of view, taking advantage from the natural
state's geography, and simultaneously preserving the environment.
Rappel or free fall, a sport taken from spelaeology, has won more fans around the
world. Chiapa's geographic characteristics give the extreme tourist the best places for develop this
discipline, the Rio La Venta canyon's walls have been since precortesian times, used
as religious altars by the antique Zoques indians, having the first historic references
of what today is a very popular activity.
Many spots in Chiapa's rivers set the characteristics extreme tourists are looking to navigate, rapids.
Agua Clara (Clear Water), between Agua Azul (Blue Water) and
Palenque, Shunulja river with its beautiful turquoise water, sets interesting
rapids, which can be navigated in kayak. The Manuel Moreno Torres dam's overflow brings
back to life the Grijalva river, creating in this growing flow, rapids available for the tourist
as they can get there coming from Tuxtla Gutierrez city.
Cuilco river in Huehuetan or Huixtla river, just 36km from
Tapachula, one of the most intricate trials for the adventure hunters specially in rapids
alternating upto IV degree rapids depending on your choice, perfect for the beginners, and peaceful
areas were you can enjoy the beautiful flora and fauna from Soconusco region, synonym of
natural wealth and greenness.
Forest and high mountain open spaces ideal for camping, zones like the protected one called Rancho
Nuevo (New Ranch), less than 15km from San Cristobal, giving the opportunity ether for
riding a mountain bike or trekking.
Agua Clara
El Chorreadero Waterfall
Las Cotorras Chasm
Rancho Nuevo Caves
Rio La Venta Canyon
Tacana Volcano
