National Park Guide
Parque Nacional Cañón Del Sumidero is a national park in Chiapas, Mexico, centered around the deep gorge carved by the Grijalva River. Towering limestone walls rise up to 3,300 feet (1,000 meters), creating a landscape of steep cliffs and unique rock formations. The rugged terrain is covered by dense tropical and subtropical forests, providing varied conditions for outdoor pursuits, including several sports like touring cycling, mountain biking, and road cycling.
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43.8km
03:12
960m
970m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27.0km
01:44
270m
270m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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103km
07:31
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1,640m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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42.0km
02:36
350m
350m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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94.3km
07:01
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Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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42.4km
02:42
620m
620m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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39.4km
02:55
800m
800m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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50.3km
02:47
1,050m
1,050m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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25.1km
01:28
630m
630m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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40.7km
02:03
590m
590m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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63.5km
03:12
840m
840m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Parque Nacional Cañón Del Sumidero offers routes for touring cycling, mountain biking, and road cycling. There are 16 routes available, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings. More than 150 visitors have recorded their experiences in the park.
Yes, Parque Nacional Cañón Del Sumidero features several mountain biking trails. Routes range in difficulty from moderate to difficult, with varying distances and elevation gains. An example is the Valle Bonito - Temazcal Route – Cerro la Tienda loop from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, which is approximately 58.6 miles (94.3 km) long.
Road cycling routes are available, often utilizing scenic roads leading to and around the canyon's viewpoints. These routes can include significant elevation changes. The Mirador El Tepehuaje loop from Tuxtla Gutiérrez is a difficult road cycling option, covering about 31.2 miles (50.3 km).
Touring cycling routes are present, offering opportunities to explore the park's landscapes. These routes vary in length and difficulty. The Mirador El Tepehuaje – Mirador Los Chiapa loop from Tuxtla Gutiérrez is a difficult touring cycling route, approximately 27.8 miles (44.8 km) long.
Among the most visited routes are the Mirador El Tepehuaje – Mirador Los Chiapa loop from Tuxtla Gutiérrez for touring cycling, and the Valle Bonito - Temazcal Route – Cerro la Tienda loop from Tuxtla Gutiérrez for mountain biking. The Mirador El Tepehuaje loop from Tuxtla Gutiérrez is a highly-rated road cycling option.
Some routes are classified as moderate, which may be suitable for beginners with a reasonable fitness level. For example, the Bike loop from Pollo Feliz is a moderate touring cycling route. It is advisable to check individual route details for specific difficulty ratings and terrain.
The park is centered around the Sumidero Canyon, a deep gorge with limestone walls rising up to 3,300 feet (1,000 meters). Features include the Grijalva River, which carved the canyon, and dense tropical forests. Panoramic viewpoints along the rim offer expansive views of the canyon.
Parque Nacional Cañón Del Sumidero is a popular destination on komoot, with 16 routes available. These routes have received an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 90 ratings. Over 150 komoot users have visited and recorded their activities in the park.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for the area. These include MTB Trails in Parque Nacional Cañón Del Sumidero, Cycling in Parque Nacional Cañón Del Sumidero, and Road Cycling Routes in Parque Nacional Cañón Del Sumidero.
Information about the park is available on the National Commission of Protected Natural Areas (CONANP) website. For general tourism inquiries about Chiapas, a phone number is 01800 2803500. Specific park contact details may be available through CONANP.
Cycling routes in Parque Nacional Cañón Del Sumidero vary in difficulty, with options ranging from moderate to difficult. Many routes involve significant elevation changes due to the canyon's topography. It is recommended to check the difficulty rating for each specific route before starting.
Yes, several loop cycling routes are available for different sports. Examples include the Mirador El Tepehuaje – Mirador Los Chiapa loop for touring cycling and the Mirador El Tepehuaje loop for road cycling.

