Located 15 km fromTuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapa de Corzo was founded in 1528 by Diego de Mazariegos in the border of river Grijalva, in one of the more ancient arqueological site in mayan world. The city was designed in rectangular grid from the center square, and in this place  we find the famous colonial fountain mudejar style  constucted  in the second half XVI century.

If you go to Chiapa de Corzo, please visit the beautifull “Exconvento de Santo Domingo” construted from 1554 to 1576, today in there is the “Museo de la Laca”the permanent exhibition of franco Lázaro Gómez and an area for cultural activities. Chiapa de Corzo is from San Cristobal de las Casas 62 km to go you need take  the highway 190 or the highway 195 from Tuxtla Gutierrez. If you visit Chiapa de corzo in January, this colonial city have a big celebration, you can enjoy  the festivity of San Sebastian.

This celebration is from 8 to 23 of january, there are many activities with colorfull, fire works, and simulation of a naval battle in the river Grijalva, during this time all habitants of Chiapa de Corzo and simulation of a naval battle in the river Grijalva, during this  time  all habitants of Chiapa de Corzo invites the visitors to share with them in their houses.

You can know the life style of this colonial city, El cañon del sumidero is the most natural espectacular and impresive of México. In Chiapa de Corzo the visitor can rent a trip in launch on the river Grijalva to “ La Presa Chicoasén”, can be enjoyed leyends from this place that attract many people from al the world. A good alternative to visit in Chiapa de Corzo, is “El museo de la Laca” Chiapa de Corzo is famous for this ceramics, the museum is located inside the “Convento de Santo Domingo” in the second floor of this building , in them you can see a exhibition of regional art, with things as mexican handcraft, the museum is open from Monday to saunday 9:00 to 19:00 pm.