Top Tuxtla Gutiérrez Cultural Tours

Immerse yourself in the coffee culture of the Soconusco region on this overnight at the Finca Argovia Resort. During your stay, select a scenic tour, a coffee-focused tour, or a flower tour to learn about the natural attractions of Soconusco. Overnight accommodation, some meals, and activities per itinerary included. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Tuxtla, Tapachula, or San Cristobal.

Bicycle across the Chiapas Highlands and visit indigenous communiites you go. Depart from either San Cristóbal de las Casas or Tuxtla Gutiérrez on this 20-mile (32-km) cultural adventure. You'll follow a moderate, single-track trail through villages such as San Juan Chamula—home to indigenous Tzotzil people—and Zinacantán, where you'll stop for quesadillas in a local home. Along the way enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding mountains and valleys and stop at area landmarks like the Church of San Juan Bautista, which honors a blend of Catholicism and local Mayan religion.

Visit the Comalcalco archeological site, then trace the Chocolate Route to Tabasco’s cacao farms and haciendas on a full-day tour from Villahermosa, and experience the region’s history, culture and cuisine. Explore the pyramids and carvings of the Maya world’s westernmost city, in the heart of an ancient cacao producing region. See how cacao is grown, harvested and processed today at a nearby farm, then learn to make traditional chocolate in a hands-on workshop, and shop for locally-produced cacao and chocolate in a hacienda store.

Visit the Maya towns of the Chiapas highlands on a full-day tour from Tuxtla Gutierrez to San Juan Chamula, Zinacantan, and San Cristobal de las Casas. You'll learn about Maya culture and history as you explore markets, churches, and local handicrafts, pausing for a traditional lunch in Zinacantan. By taking in three very different Maya communities, this tour offers a great perspective on life in Chiapas, with a guide to help you understand the things you see and connect with local people.