Tapachula, Soconusco’s Shining Pearl
A border city overflowing with soul, color, and unforgettable experiences.
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Tapachula, better known as the Perla del Soconusco (Pearl of Soconusco), is the state of Chiapas’ second-largest city. When roaming its streets, you will come across a fascinating blend: a warm, exuberant tropical setting mingling with a rich agricultural history, both coffee farming and the cultivation of other traditional regional crops.
▌Furthermore, as it sits on Mexico’s southern border with Guatemala, Tapachula vibrates with multicultural energy–it is diverse, dynamic, and filled with life.
Celebrations that Bring
Tapachula to Life
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If you want to feel the heartbeat of the Soconusco region, there is nothing better than joining its festivities. Here, every celebration exudes its own spirit, giving you a glimpse of its identity and its people’s warmth.
※ February 2nd, Día de Santa María Candelaria, kicks off the year’s festivities with a deeply traditional celebration of Candlemas. Just 20 minutes from Tapachula, in the picturesque town of Tuxtla Chico, the Virgin of Candelaria is celebrated with processions that move over vibrant carpets of sawdust. Filled with music and dance, it draws you into the festive atmosphere from the very beginning of the celebration. This is a religious occasion, but if you are not religious it is a chance to spend time with others and admire the region’s living customs.
※ Festivities continue from March 7 to16 with Expo Feria Tapachula, the year’s most highly anticipated event, which fills the entire city with merriment. During the Expo Feria you can enjoy concerts, exhibitions, local cuisine, agricultural products, handicrafts, and a sampling of Soconusco’s pride and talent. This is the perfect time to enjoy artistic events and learn about the region’s cultural diversity.
Tapachula’s Routes and Attractions:
Experience Its Top Tourist Destinations
Get ready to be surprised on your trip! Here are eight can’t-miss attractions to connect with the area’s soul.
Museo de Tapachula (MUTAP)
This museum offers a window onto the past. While exploring its exhibitions you will learn about the city’s history, its connection with migrants, and Soconusco’s evolution. Its neoclassical architecture and spacious galleries make a valuable part of the city’s cultural heritage.
24 Octava Avenida Norte, Los Naranjos, Centro.
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Iglesia de San Agustín
Visit this church dedicated to Saint Augustine, located right in the heart of downtown. Besides offering a moment of respite from the bustling city, you can check out its architecture. The church took around 100 years to be built–construction kicked off in 1794 and finished in 1895, thanks to its faithful parishioners.
22 Octava Avenida Norte, Los Naranjos, Centro.
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Puerto Chiapas
If you like the ocean, this is the place for you. Just 15 minutes from downtown Tapachula you will find Puerto Chiapas, one of Mexico’s 18 deep-sea harbors. You can stroll down the seaside promenade, eat fresh seafood, and take a boat tour through the mangrove forests.
Argovia Ecolodge
Enter the world of coffee–start on this plantation, where you can learn all about the production process, tour the fields of coffee trees, stay in rustic cabins, and relax in the spa, all in the middle of the beautiful, verdant landscape. Admire Chiapas’ Sierra Madre mountains and enjoy one of the best cups of coffee of your life.
Km 39+2 on the Nueva Alemania road, Tapachula.
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Finca Hamburgo
A hotel centered around coffee cultivation that has a history reaching back over 100 years. Its German-inspired architecture and mountainous setting lend the place a one-of-a-kind ambiance. Trails lead you to lovely waterfalls and a coffee museum. This is the perfect spot to unplug and get back in sync with nature.
Km 54 on the Nueva Alemania road, Tapachula.
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Finca San Francisco
This hotel has a unique spin–each room has been personalized to focus on the stories of passion and hard work from the generations who have spent their lives growing coffee. A truly rural experience, there are artisanal coffee tastings, farm tours, and warm hospitality that entices you to stay a little longer than you planned.
Km 55 on the Nueva Alemania road, Tapachula.
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Laguna Pozuelos
Ideal for a quiet boat ride through the mangrove trees, this lake is only 20 minutes from Tapachula’s center. You will spot birds, land animals, and aquatic creatures that swim through the fresh and salt water. They will be your best companions as you take in the scenery and unwind, floating under the shade of the trees before reaching that peaceful state of bliss that a trip is all about.
Playa Linda
The favorite beach of Tapachula’s residents, Playa Linda’s golden sand and strong waves make it the perfect backdrop for stunning sunsets. This is the ideal spot to set up your tent and camera to catch the pelicans, herons, and iguanas that call the estuary home. You can stroll along the sand, feast on seafood, and lay back under the caress of sea breezes.
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In Tapachula you will find a blend of flavors, cultures, landscapes, and traditions that will make you instantly fall head over heels. Whether you come for its celebrations, coffee farms, or lovely natural scenery, this pearl of Mexico’s southern region boasts everything you need for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
