Description
The word Koa—painal—lan means snakes that ran; it comes from the Nahuátl language. The place is located in the middle of the state, over the North plain; it is famous since the conquest, due to its similarity to Painalá,
which Bernal Díaz del Castillo describes as being the origin of "La Malinche."
This community has been distinguished through the years for the evangelization by monks from
an order known as "La orden de Santo Domingo." Copainalá has been known for its famous big houses and constructions, and it has passed from small village to town and to
city; at present there are 19,821 inhabitants; the city shows a vernacular architecture.
Historical monuments
· Parroquia de San Vicente Ferrer ·
This important monument lodges in the interior Colonial images; it is intended as a testimonial monument that reflects the evangelization
from Dominic at Zoque land. In its main story, a T form is used in the same building as in other constructions. It has a belfry, and a Dominic frontispiece from the XVI Century
and beginnings of XVII Century. Recent remodeling has been made to rescue the original beauty.
· Templo de la Santísima Trinidad ·
This building is one of the best kept in the area; since it is a recent building, the frontispiece is pinnacled with a cornice and three bells, in
an austere building; the interior keeps the most treasure, the carving in wood and ornamented recover; the images belong to the Christ column, resurrection Christ, Ecce
homo, Señor Pensador, Señor de la meditation, Santa Ana, in addition to the canvas of the Santísima Trinidad and el Señor del Santo Entierro.
Ethnics group
Zoque
How to get there?
89 Km from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, on the Federal Highway, going to Central Hidroeléctrica Ing. Manuel Moreno Torres (Chicoasén) follows to 102 Highway, through San Fernando, Chicoasén and Copainalá.
Services
There is transportation from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to Coapilla and from there to Tapalapa.
Travel hints
Since the weather is fresh, it is recommended to wear comfortable clothes.
Places nearby
Raudales Malpaso and Tecpatán.
Contact
For more information it is suggested to visit the Information Modules of the Tourism Secretary in Tuxtla Gutierrez located in:
Airport
Zoo Miguel Álvarez del Toro
Boulevard Belisario Dominguez No. 950
or else, contact 01 800 280 3500
