Yellow church of Santo Domingo with its fountain on the main square of Comitán, Chiapas

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Comitán and the Montebello Lakes

A region of Chiapas

The high plateau of southeastern Chiapas: the colonial town of Comitán, the dozens of multicoloured lakes of Montebello National Park, the El Chiflón waterfalls, and the Maya sites of Chinkultic, Tenam Puente and Lagartero near the Guatemalan border.

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Pueblos Mágicos in Comitán and the Montebello Lakes

Top tours in Comitán and the Montebello Lakes

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Getting around Comitán and the Montebello Lakes

Fly into Tuxtla Gutiérrez (TGZ).

Cities to start from: Comitán

Most of the region is reached by road: a rental car is the easiest way to see several places in a day, and buses link the larger towns.

When to visit Comitán and the Montebello Lakes

Most of Comitán and the Montebello Lakes is at its best in January, February, March, and December.

Month-by-month climate on each Pueblo Mágico's page: Comitán

Neighbouring regions

Chiapas Highlands Lacandon Jungle Palenque and Northern Chiapas Tuxtla and the Sumidero Canyon Soconusco Tabasco Highlands All regions →