Tapachula district, Chiapas, Mexico

Places to visit near Tapachula

Tapachula is a city in Tapachula district, Chiapas, Mexico, home to about 202,672 people. Within 50 km by road there are 93 places to visit — 40 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 museums. The must-see places are Izapa (11 km), Reserva Natural Privada La Igualdad (45 km) and Takalik Abaj (80 km).

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Tapachula, Chiapas
Tapachula, Tapachula district, Chiapas, Mexico. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tapachula at a glance

Location
Tapachula district, Chiapas, Mexico
Population
about 202,672
Coordinates
14.9039° N, 92.2575° W
Places within 50 km
93 (2 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Tapachula

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tapachula: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Churches near Tapachula

49 churches within 100 km of Tapachula. The closest is Diseñando Tu Vida (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Tapachula

32 forts & heritage within 100 km of Tapachula. The closest is Monumento A Benito Juárez (1 km); the best-known is Izapa (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Tapachula

25 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Tapachula. The closest is Cumbre Volcán Tacana, Chiapas, México (1 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Museums near Tapachula

11 museums within 100 km of Tapachula. The closest is Antiguo Palacio Municipal (1 km); the best-known is Archaeological Museum of Soconusco (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Tapachula

11 parks within 100 km of Tapachula. The closest is Parque "Armonía" (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Waterfalls near Tapachula

10 waterfalls within 100 km of Tapachula. The closest is Panalito (24 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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A one-day trip from Tapachula

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tapachula
  2. 1 km Archaeological Museum of Soconusco · museum, Tapachula
  3. 1 km Monumento A Benito Juárez · heritage site, Tapachula
  4. 3 km Pilares CFE · heritage site, Tapachula
  5. 9 km Izapa · heritage site, Tuxtla Chico
  6. 2 km Izapa (grupo A) · heritage site, Tuxtla Chico
  7. 10 km Back to Tapachula

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How to reach Tapachula

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    Within 15 km of Tapachula

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tapachula by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Churches4049Diseñando Tu Vida (1 km)
    Forts & heritage1132Monumento A Benito Juárez (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints525Cumbre Volcán Tacana, Chiapas, México (1 km)
    Museums411Antiguo Palacio Municipal (1 km)
    Parks911Parque "Armonía" (1 km)
    Waterfalls610Panalito (24 km)
    Other attractions910TV Azteca (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs210Laguneta La Charca (42 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35NantsinTap (1 km)
    Beaches & coast35Tonala (1 km)
    Buddhist sites11วัดปิปผลิวนาราม ระยอง (2 km)

    Tapachula: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tapachula?

    Izapa (heritage site, about 11 km), Archaeological Museum of Soconusco (museum, about 1 km), Monumento A Benito Juárez (heritage site, about 1 km), Pilares CFE (heritage site, about 3 km), Izapa (grupo A) (heritage site, about 10 km), Casa de Cultura (museum, about 17 km).

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

    93 places on Spotwander: 40 churches, 11 forts & heritage, 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 museums, 9 parks.

    Which is the nearest church to Tapachula?

    Diseñando Tu Vida, about 1 km by road; Ministerio Castillo Del Rey (0 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Tapachula?

    Monumento A Benito Juárez, about 1 km by road; Pilares CFE (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Tapachula?

    Cumbre Volcán Tacana, Chiapas, México, about 1 km by road; La Peña (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tapachula?

    Start in Tapachula, visit Archaeological Museum of Soconusco, then Monumento A Benito Juárez, then Pilares CFE, then Izapa, then Izapa (grupo A), and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tapachula?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Tapachula

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Tapachula’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Tapachula on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.