5 parks and reserves · within 60 km
There are 5 parks and reserves within 60 km of Copainalá in a straight line, an hour or a little more by road. The closest is Cañón del Sumidero, 31 km away; the farthest, Arco del Tiempo, is 58 km. They are listed under the Pueblos Mágicos of Ocozocoautla, Chiapa de Corzo, and Teapa, which make good bases.
Parks and reserves are best on weekdays and early in the day. Bring water, and check the opening hours, since some close one day a week.
Best months, when most of these towns are dry with comfortable afternoons: Jan, Feb, Mar, Dec.
The Nature Parks 5
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Cañón del Sumidero · Nature reserve · 31 km from Copainalá · Near Chiapa de Corzo
Chiapas's great canyon, with walls up to a kilometer high; the boat trip up the Grijalva leaves from Chiapa's riverfront. -
Sima de las Cotorras · Nature reserve · 42 km from Copainalá · Near Ocozocoautla
A 140-meter sinkhole where hundreds of green parakeets spiral out at dawn, with ancient red rock paintings on its walls. -
Selva El Ocote · Nature reserve · 47 km from Copainalá · Near Ocozocoautla
A vast biosphere reserve of tropical forest, caves and sinkholes north of town; visit with community guides. -
Río Puyacatengo · Nature reserve · 56 km from Copainalá · Near Teapa
A clear, rocky river near Vicente Guerrero with family balnearios, palapas and natural pools; busy on weekends and at Easter. -
Arco del Tiempo · Nature reserve · 58 km from Copainalá · Near Ocozocoautla
A colossal natural stone arch deep in the Río La Venta canyon, reached only on a long guided trek with a rappel.
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Distances are in a straight line; roads add about a third.
Where to stay
The Pueblos Mágicos these places are closest to, each with hotels, food and getting-there notes.
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