Fountain in Zocalo, Chiapa del Corzo
Built in the 16th century, La Fuenta Colonial (the Colonial Fountain), also known as "Las Pila", is considered by many to be the most beautiful Mudejar-style fountain in the world.
Close up of fountain, Chiapa del Corzo
Hotel La Ceiba, Chiapa del Corzo
La Ceiba pool and tropical garden
Hotel gardens with tropical plants
Tropical flowers (1)
Tropical flowers (2)
Tropical flowers (3)
Cute kitty
Boat trip to Sumidero Canyon
Vultures in trees beside the Rio Grijalva
Approaching the Sumidero Canyon (1)
Approaching the Sumidero Canyon (2)
The canyon is a unique rift 41km long and 1000' deep.
Crocodile
Close up of crocodile
Limestone caves with..alagtites and cacti
More views of the canyon
Vulture on branch
Entrance to canyon (1)
Another crocodile
Entrance to canyon (2)
Canyon wall
It was here that 1000 Chiapa Indians committed suicide in the 16th century by throwing themselves off the highest point of the cliffs, rather than submit to Spanish rule.
Natural eddy where flotsam collects
Close up of flotsam
Another view of the canyon
Vultures wheeling above the canyon
Natural cave in canyon wall
with Indian shrine to our Lady of Guadaloupe
Close up of shrine
Pelicans nesting in the trees,
Rio Grijalva (1)
Pelicans nesting in the trees,
Rio Grijalva (2)
"Christmas tree" formation on canyon wall
Christmas tree waterfall
Waterfall sculpted limestone "branches"
Waterfall sculpted limestone "branches"
Waterfall sculpted limestone "branches"
Looking up at the waterfall (1)
Looking up at the waterfall (2)
Anne on the Rio Grijalva
Chris on the Rio Grijalva
Clare on the Rio Grijalva
Vultures on riverbank
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