01/30/2026
Chuck Burton, author of Pueblos Mágicos, visited the Magic Town of Chiapa de Corzo this week, where he explored the towering heights and clear waters of Sumidero Canyon, along with taking in the sights and sounds of the town itself. He writes:
"I spent two minutes walking to the river, where various touts tried to get me into their restaurants or to buy boat tickets. All around were food and crafts booths, which went on for blocks, and crowds of Mexican families. I didn’t see any other foreigners. Around the corner was a ticket counter. The price for a canyon tour was 450 pesos, or about $24—good thing, because I certainly didn’t need the transportation, which was part of the online version. I was already here. And with my Mexican resident Senior card it was down to 290. So the original online price of $50 had shrunk to $15.
The tour the next day was definitely spectacular. We spent over two hours passing through some breathtaking scenery. We saw crocodiles, monkeys, pelicans, and egrets. The misty falls of the were special, as was being dripped upon while passing beneath them…"
As always, visit www.chuckburton.com for the full story!
