
Cañón del Sumidero
Cañón del Sumidero
San Cristobal de las Casas
This scenic destination with diverse plant & animal life is a popular spot for boat tours/kayaking.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Overview
This scenic destination with diverse plant & animal life is a popular spot for boat tours/kayaking.
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Visitor Reviews
**★★★★★ Kai M. — a month ago
There are several local group day excursions available, so it’s worth checking prices and group size. Most tours can take up to around 14 people. We booked with Popol Vuh Tours, and the cost was 600 Mexican pesos per person, including hotel pick-up, the boat ride, and entrance fees. The tour usually starts around 9:00 am. In our case, the group had only 10 people, everyone respected the timing, and the whole trip ran very smoothly. The driver first took us to a few main viewpoints, followed by a
**★★★★★ M Saille — 2 months ago
Magnificent and Breathtaking. Absolutely stunning! Definitely a Must Visit. We saw 🐊 and 🐒 up close!
**★★★★★ Tom Drissen — a year ago
Amazing Canyon! Feels like the grand cayon vibe, only with water! In the tour you also go by boat, which was a great experience! The walls go till 700 meter high. We saw wild crocodiles and monkeys.
**★★★☆☆ Harry Bletso — 3 months ago
Amazing experience ruined by rubbish. It’s a really amazing canyon with a range of wildlife but the overall experience was somewhat diminished by the massive amount of plastic in the water.
Also if you do happen to go, make sure you are positioned on the front or outside seats of the boat. I had to keep leaning over my neighbour to get a better view. He fortunately was kind enough to swap with me at the halfway point!
**★☆☆☆☆ Cie D — 5 months ago
TRASH - Great place but there are so many trash in the canyon, it is sad to witness animals standing in the middle of plastic bottles… it seems like community / government here does not care about their land :(









