HomeProtected Areas
Chan-Kin
Chiapas
About Chan-Kin
Chan-Kin Wildlife Protection Area. It is a protected area that maintains the ecosystems of the Lacandon Raiforest in very good conservation conditions; the visitor can see arc...
How to get there?
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Most important locality
Frontera Corozal, municipality of Ocosingo, Chiapas.
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Airport
Villahermosa International Airport 'Carlos Rovirosa Pérez' - Tabasco
Tuxtla Gutierrez International Airport'Ángel Albino Corzo' - Chiapas
References and Transportation
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Ways to get there
From the city of Palenque to the community of Frontera Corozal or towards the municipality of Benemérito de las Américas 164 km.
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Transportation facilities
From the city of Palenque, public transportation leaves to the community of Frontera or to the municipality of Benemérito de las Américas, a...
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Mobility within the protected area
By vehicle to the limit of the Protected Area, to continue walking. By boat an hour and a half from the community of Frontera Corozal.
How to get there?
References and Transportation
- Ways to get there
From the city of Palenque to the community of Frontera Corozal or towards the municipality of Benemérito de las Américas 164 km.
- Transportation facilities
From the city of Palenque, public transportation leaves to the community of Frontera or to the municipality of Benemérito de las Américas, at 2:30 hrs.
- Mobility within the protected area
By vehicle to the limit of the Protected Area, to continue walking. By boat an hour and a half from the community of Frontera Corozal.
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Schedules
Every day from 8:00 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
- Agritourism
- Bird watching
- Camping
Recommendations
- The dry season, from February to May, is the best time to visit the Protected Area.
- Field clothing, long sleeves and pants are recommended, as well as repellents, caps and hats.
Services
Services within the PA
Planting ground
Pristine trails
Lodging near the PA
Cabins
Camping areas
Ecotourism centers located in the community of Frontera Corozal
Food service near the PA
Cheap restaurants
Restaurants
Street food
Available services in the nearest locality to the PA
Grocery store
Health center
Market
Pharmacy
Transportation services
Nearest locality to the PA
Frontera Corozal, municipality of Ocosingo, Chiapas.
Admission fee
Protected Area entrance fee
In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Law of Rights for the current fiscal year
More about Chan-Kin
Interesting facts
Chan-Kin functions as an ecological bridge connecting the jungles of Chiapas with those of Guatemala. It contains a high diversity of tropic...
Attractions
Laguna Colorada, its nature and bird watching.
Representative species of PA
Central American Tapir (Tapirus bairdii), Jaguar (Panthera onca), Spider Monkey (Ateles geoffroyi), King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa), Scarle...
You can see more representative species of Chan-Kin on the web site
Representative Species of PA
Representative Species of PA
Central American Tapir (Tapirus bairdii), Jaguar (Panthera onca), Spider Monkey (Ateles geoffroyi), King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa), Scarlet Macaw (Ara macao)Big-leaf Mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla), Kapok Tree (Ceiba pentandra), Breadnut (Brosimum alicastrum), Canelillo tree (Guatteria anomala), Palm (Chamaedorea elegans)
Visitor regulations
Follow these indications to conserve the Protected Area
1. Obey the indications of the guides. 2. Avoid the extraction of flora and fauna. 3. Review the regulations of the Management Program
Visitor regulations
Protected Area Regulations
Visitor regulations in the Protected Area
1. Obey the indications of the guides.
2. Avoid the extraction of flora and fauna.
3. Review the regulations of the Management Program
Contact
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PA office address
City of Ocosingo, INPI facilities, Ocosingo Palenque highway, Chiapas.
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Phone
+52 (919) 673 0697
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Email
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