HomeProtected Areas
Metzabok
Chiapas
About Metzabok
Metzabok Wildlife Protection Area. This area protects the ecosystems and natural resources of the territory of the northern Lacandon Maya people; it contains an impressive lag...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
Palenque, Chiapas, at 93 Km.
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Airport
Villahermosa International Airport 'Carlos Rovirosa Pérez' - Tabasco
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
Metzabok is 93 km from the city of Palenque and 105 km from the city of Ocosingo, Chiapas. From Palenque you can get there by taking the bor...
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Transportation facilities
To get to Metzabok, a private vehicle is required, as public transportation only arrives at the Metzabok junction.
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Mobility within the protected area
In order to visit Metzabok it is necessary to hire local guides, because you have to cross by boat to get to the main attractions. There is ...
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
Metzabok is 93 km from the city of Palenque and 105 km from the city of Ocosingo, Chiapas. From Palenque you can get there by taking the border highway (44 Km) and at the Chancalá crossroads join the highway that leads to Santo Domingo (16 Km) and from there take the Piñal to Nahá highway (27 Km further on is the junction to Metzabok).
- Transportation facilities
To get to Metzabok, a private vehicle is required, as public transportation only arrives at the Metzabok junction.
- Mobility within the protected area
In order to visit Metzabok it is necessary to hire local guides, because you have to cross by boat to get to the main attractions. There is an interpretive trail.
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Schedules
Every day of the year.
Visit to the lakes from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Entrance fee
$46.23 MXN
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Average weather in the area
Warm humid
Protected Area map
View map
Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Ancient cave paints
- Camping
Recommendations
- All year round is recommended to visit the Protected Area.
- Long-sleeved shirt, field pants, preferably quick-drying, field boots or tennis shoes, hats or caps are recommended.
Services
Services within the PA
Handicrafts, sustainable products and souvenirs stores
Information modules
Internet connection
Interpretive trails
Signage
Lodging near the PA
Camping areas
Cabins
Family houses
Food service near the PA
It is possible to order food with the families living in Metzabok.
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
Bank ATMs
Banks
Hospital
Market / Super Market
Pharmacy
Transportation services
Nearest locality to the PA
Palenque, Chiapas, at 93 Km.
Admission fee
Protected Area entrance fee
$46.23 MXN Entrance prices per person, per day, as collection of rights.
Senior citizens, pensioned and retired persons, disabled persons, and minors under 12 years of age will be exempt from the payment of fees, whose status will be accredited once they enter the Protected Area, if applicable, with the corresponding valid credential. A 50% discount will be applied to students and teachers with a valid credential, which must be presented upon entering the Protected Area.
More about Metzabok
Interesting facts
In the town of Metzabok is located one of the three original communities of the Maya Lacandon ethnic group, with uses and customs that are s...
Attractions
The cave paintings at Tiznaba Cave, Metzabok viewpoint, Metzabok Lake and Hoton K'ak Lake.
Representative species of PA
Jaguar (Panthera onca), Black Howler (Alouatta pigra), Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus), White Hawk (Leucopternis albicollis), Red...
You can see more representative species of Metzabok on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Jaguar (Panthera onca), Black Howler (Alouatta pigra), Keel-billed Toucan (Ramphastos sulfuratus), White Hawk (Leucopternis albicollis), Red Brocket (Mazama americana), Big-leaf Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla), Canshan tree (Terminalia amazonia), Ironwood (Dialium guianense), Canelillo tree (Guatteria anomala), Palm (Cryosophila argentea)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
The consumption of drugs or alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
1. Contributes to conservation
2. Take care of your natural and cult...
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
The consumption of drugs or alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
1. Contributes to conservation
2. Take care of your natural and cultural heritage
3. Manage your waste responsibly
4. Be careful with fire
5. Know and respect the local communities.
6. Respect other visitors
7. Enjoy the facilities and public use areas responsibly.
8. For your safety know the park rangers.
Contact
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PA office address
Carretera San Cristobal-Yajalón Km. 86, Barrio Lindavista, C.P. 29950, Ocosingo, Chiapas.
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Phone
+52 (919) 688 4565
