Chinkultic, near Comitán (Chiapas)

Archaeological site 40 km east of Comitán

Maya ruins on the way to the Montebello Lakes, with a temple on a cliff above a deep blue cenote.

Getting there

40 km east of Comitán

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Chinkultic shares the climate of Comitán, 40 km away. The best months to visit are Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec.

Chinkultic is an easy trip from Comitán, a Pueblo Mágico with places to stay, food, and more to see.

Tenam Puente · Archaeological site · 13 km away
Maya terraces and temples on a forested hilltop just south of Comitán, with views over the valley and few visitors.
Cenote Chukumaltik · Cenote · 15 km away
A wide, deep highland cenote with clear water for swimming, paddleboarding and high-altitude diving.
El Chiflón · Waterfall · 16 km away
A chain of turquoise waterfalls on the San Vicente River, topped by the 120-meter Velo de Novia.
Lagos de Montebello · Lake · 44 km away
A national park of dozens of lakes in shades from turquoise to deep green, set in pine forest on the Guatemalan border.

Location from OpenStreetMap. Written by Puebloteca.