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
$95 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.
Precios de entrada
Cuota de entrada al ANP
$95 MXN por persona, por día, por concepto de cobro de derechos.
Quedarán exentas del pago de derechos las personas adultas mayores, pensionadas y jubiladas, personas con discapacidad y menores de 12 años, cuya calidad se acreditará una vez que se ingrese al ANP, en su caso, con la credencial vigente correspondiente. Se aplicará el 75% de descuento a las personas estudiantes y profesorado con credencial vigente, misma que deberá presentarse una vez que se ingrese al ANP. Se aplicará el 50% a visitantes nacionales, visitantes extranjeros residentes en el país que deberán acreditar su nacionalidad o residencia respectivamente con documento oficial vigente una vez que se ingrese al ANP.
Conoce más de Metzabok
Datos curiosos
En la localidad de Metzabok se encuentra una de las tres comunidades originarias del grupo étnico Maya Lacandón, con usos y costumbres que a...
Atractivos
Las pinturas rupestres en la Cueva de Tiznaba , el mirador de Metzabok, el Lago Metzabok y Lago Hoton K’ak.
Especies representativas
Jaguar (Panthera onca), Mono saraguato (Alouatta pigra), tucán real (Ramphastos sulfuratus), gavilán nevado (Leucopternis albicollis), temaz...
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Especies Representativas del ANP
Especies Representativas del ANP
Jaguar (Panthera onca), Mono saraguato (Alouatta pigra), tucán real (Ramphastos sulfuratus), gavilán nevado (Leucopternis albicollis), temazate (Mazama americana), Caoba (Swietenia macrophylla), Canshan (Terminalia amazonia), Guapaque (Dialium guianense), Corcho negro (Guatteria anomala), Guano (Cryosophila argentea).
Reglamento para el visitante
Atiende estas indicaciones para la conservación del ANP
Prohibido el consumo de drogas o bebidas alcohólicas.
1. Contribuye a la conservación
2. Cuida tu patrimonio Natural y Cultural
Reglamento para el visitante
Reglamento del ANP
Reglamento para el visitante en el ANP
Prohibido el consumo de drogas o bebidas alcohólicas.
1. Contribuye a la conservación
2. Cuida tu patrimonio Natural y Cultural
3. Maneja responsablemente tus desechos
4. Cuidado con el fuego
5.Conoce y respeta a las comunidades locales
6. Respeta a los otros visitantes
7. Disfruta responsablemente las instalaciones y zonas de uso público
8. Por tu seguridad conoce a los guardaparques.
Contacto
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Dirección de oficina del ANP
Carretera San Cristobal-Yajalón Km. 86, Barrio Lindavista, C.P. 29950, Ocosingo, Chiapas.
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Teléfono
(919) 688 4565
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