HomeProtected Areas
Yaxchilán
Chiapas
About Yaxchilán
Yaxchilán Natural Monument. The lush humid rainforest of this protected area provides the perfect scenic backdrop for the impressive Mayan archaeological site of Yaxchi...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
Frontera Corozal at 15 Km.
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Airport
Tuxtla Gutierrez International Airport'Ángel Albino Corzo' - Chiapas
Villahermosa International Airport 'Carlos Rovirosa Pérez' - Tabasco.
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
Via Ocosingo - Frontera Corozal at 260 Km and via Palenque - Frontera Corozal at 164 Km.
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Transportation facilities
Public transportation, tourist transportation, private and rented vehicles.
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Mobility within the protected area
By boat.
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
Via Ocosingo - Frontera Corozal at 260 Km and via Palenque - Frontera Corozal at 164 Km.
- Transportation facilities
Public transportation, tourist transportation, private and rented vehicles.
- Mobility within the protected area
By boat.
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Schedules
Every day from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Entrance fee
In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Law of Rights for the current fiscal year
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Average weather in the area
Warm humid
Protected Area map
View map
Activities and recommendations
Activities
- Archaeological and historic sites
- Bird watching
Recommendations
- Visit the Protected Area in spring, summer and winter.
- Light clothing is recommended.
Services
Services within the PA
Area for hiring boat transportation
Handicrafts, sustainable products and souvenirs stores
Information modules
Interpretive trai...
Lodging near the PA
Cabins
Camping areas
Food service near the PA
Restaurants
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
Grocery stores
Health center
Pharmacy
Transportation services
Nearest locality to the PA
Frontera Corozal at 15 Km.
Admission fee
Protected Area entrance fee
In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Law of Rights for the current fiscal year
More about Yaxchilán
Interesting facts
In Yaxchilan there are sacred sites for the Lacandon Maya (Hach Winik), where they eventually go to perform rites and offerings to the gods....
Attractions
Yaxchilan archaeological zone and the Usumacinta River.
Representative species of PA
Great Potoo (Nyctibius grandis), Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja), Ornate Hawk-Eagle (Spizaetus ornatus), King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa), Spid...
You can see more representative species of Yaxchilán on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Great Potoo (Nyctibius grandis), Harpy Eagle (Harpia harpyja), Ornate Hawk-Eagle (Spizaetus ornatus), King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa), Spider Monkey (Ateles geoffroyi), Black Howler (alouatta pigra), Lovely Cotinga (Cotinga amabilis), Pacaya palm (Chamaedorea tepejilote)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
1. Contributes to conservation
2. Ideal luggage
3. Take care of your Natural and Cultural Heritage
4. Manage your waste respon...
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
1. Contributes to conservation
2. Ideal luggage
3. Take care of your Natural and Cultural Heritage
4. Manage your waste responsibly
5. Be careful with fire
6. Know and respect local communities
7. Respect other visitors
8. Enjoy the facilities and public use areas responsibly.
9. Prohibited the extraction of flora and fauna
10. Access roads
11. For your safety, meet the park rangers
Contact
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PA office address
Carretera San Cristóbal Yajalón, Km 86, Barrio Linda Vista, Ocosingo, Chiapas.
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Phone
+52 (919) 673 0697
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Email
Without information
