Description

The presence of the capture of the Grijalva river water, created by men, here named Mezcalapa: this engineering building at the frame of the water captured, not only from the fast water flow, but the hot fountains, jungle, animals, farming land and archeological zones; the spectacular XVI Century church and Quechula village that reappears when the tide is low.

Weather

Warm and humid, with the Monzonic rain June to November, the warmer temperature during these months; 25° C as average a year.

Ethnics group

Zoque and Tzotzil.

Location

In the middle of the State, Tecpatán and Ocozocoautla municipality.

How to get there?

Las Choapas is at 75 Km from Tuxtla Gutiérrez.

What to do?

Boat walking, bird observation.

Trip hints

In addition to boat walking, it is recommended to wear comfortable clothes and shoes, in addition to binoculars to appreciate surrounding animals and vegetation.

Places nearby

Reserva de la Biósfera and Selva El Ocote

Contact

C. Moisés Álvarez Ruiz
Sociedad Cooperativa Quechula
(01 968) 68 5 62 06

C. Juan Gómez Gómez
Unión de Ejidos el Triunfo de los Pobres
(01 968) 68 8 05 05