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Puerto Chiapas, Mexico
Ancient Mayan ruins and lush tropical rainforest are home to the Chiapas region. Situated on the Pacific Coast in Southwestern Mexico, Puerto Chiapas serves as a small fishing and agricultural center. The archaeological museum in nearby Tapachula exhibits artifacts excavated from the region.
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Port Name & Location
Puerto Chiapa Cruise Terminal
Ship will DOCK at this port. -
Time Zone
CST (Central Standard Time)
UTC/GMT -5 hours -
Language
The local language is Spanish. Say "how much does this cost?" in Spanish: "cuánto cuesta esto?" -
Currency & Shopping
Mexican Peso (MXN) US dollars widely accepted. -
Famous For
Journey into the Sierra Madre Mountains to discover one of the oldest coffee plantations in the region. -
Fun Fact #1
Visit the Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of the Soconusco and admire pieces from the Pre-Classic Maya period. -
Fun Fact: Foodies
Savor white sausages, sweet potato and quince sweets, fresh tamales made with Mexican pepper leaf, and rambutan, an exotic fruit originally from Asia. -
Fun Fact: Landmarks
Tacaná Volcano, the second highest peak in Central America, looms east of the port.