Places to visit near

Cintalapa

Cintalapa is a town in Ocosingo district, Chiapas, Mexico of about 1,571 people. Within 50 km by road there are 72 places to visit: 35 forts & heritage, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 5 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Sitio Arqueológico de Piedras Negras, Zona Arqueológica de Bonampak and Zona Arqueológica de Yaxchilan.

16.9236° N, 91.3615° WPop. 1,571

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Within 30 km20 places
Within 50 km72
Must-see8
Notable90
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Cintalapa

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:30 pm

180 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Cintalapa
  2. Cascadas de Santo Domingowaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Cascadas Sejkajub, Centro Ecoturísticowaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  4. Sitio Arqueológico de Piedras Negrasheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Zona Arqueológica de Bonampakheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Plan de Ayutlaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Cintalapa
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Cintalapa?

Cascadas de Santo Domingo (waterfall, about 16 km), Sitio Arqueológico de Piedras Negras (heritage site, about 37 km), Plan de Ayutla (heritage site, about 22 km), Cascadas Sejkajub, Centro Ecoturístico (waterfall, about 26 km), Zona Arqueológica de Bonampak (heritage site, about 50 km), Sierra del Lacandón National Park (national park, about 31 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Cintalapa?

72 places on Spotwander: 35 forts & heritage, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens, 4 waterfalls, 3 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Cintalapa?

Zona Arqueológica El Zapote, about 21 km by road; Plan de Ayutla (22 km) is next.

Which is the nearest lake to Cintalapa?

Laguna Ojos Azules, about 12 km by road; Lago La Cuebra (13 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Cintalapa?

Start in Cintalapa, visit Cascadas de Santo Domingo, then Cascadas Sejkajub, Centro Ecoturístico, then Sitio Arqueológico de Piedras Negras, then Zona Arqueológica de Bonampak, then Plan de Ayutla, and drive back — about 180 km by road in all.