Why go
- City and municipality in Chiapas, Mexico.
- Served by Tapachula International Airport (TAP).
History
Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, simply known as Tapachula, is a municipality located in the far south of the state of Chiapas, Mexico, near the Guatemalan border and the Pacific Ocean. Economically, it is one of the most important cities in Chiapas; as capital of the agriculturally-rich Soconusco region, Tapachula also serves as a key port for trade between Mexico and Central America. The area was originally inhabited by the Mam, as a region under the control of the Mam state of Xelaju, but was first established as a city by the Aztecs in the 13th century. Most of its economic importance has come since the late 19th century, with the establishment of coffee plantations. This practice initiated a steady stream of migration and immigration into the area, which continues to this day, and has left the city with a significant Asian and German cultural presence. There is a large Mayan and Nahua population.
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-21:30; Fr-Su 09:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · burgerking.com.mx
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-20:30
Crepe, Marquesitas, Cafe · Crepe/Marquesitas cafe · 3 24a Calle Poniente, Tapachula, 30700 · facebook.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Chicken, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway
Sandwich, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Tea, Breakfast, Mexican, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: We, Sa-Su 07:00-14:00 · Antiguo Aereopuerto
Regional, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00 · 4 1a Calle Poniente, Tapachula, 30700
Oyster, Restaurant · Oyster restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-23:00
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 13 Avenida Sur, Tapachula, Chiapas, 30715
Restaurant · Features: step-free access · Colonia Las hortensias , Chiapas ,Tapachula Carretera Tapachula Puerto Madero Km 2.5 S/N, Tapachula de Cordova y… · toks.com.mx
Food Court · food court
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 4a Avenida Sur
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-19:00 Features: step-free access, air conditioning
Tea, Regional, Pasta, Pancake, Sandwich, Mexican, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-22:00 Features: vegetarian options · 19…
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant · papablita.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Mexican, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Mexican/Coffee Shop restaurant · 30 1a Calle Oriente, 30700
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Sa 19:00-01:00
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant · 29 C9A Poniente, Tapachula, 30700
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Fast Food · fast food
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe · 67 9a Calle Poniente, 30700
Restaurant · restaurant
Cafe · cafe
Restaurant · restaurant
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Restaurant · restaurant
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Airports
Tapachula International Airport (TAP) 16 km to the centre
Tapachula, CHP, MX — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (AeroMéxico) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Guatemala City, Mexico City (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations
- AeroMéxico AM (ERJ, Embraer 170, EMJ, Embraer 175) · 2 routes: Guatemala City*, Mexico City
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Retalhuleu Airport (RER) 75 km to the centre
Retalhuleu, RE, GT — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Coatepeque Airport (CTF) 48 km to the centre
Coatepeque, QZ, GT — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Quezaltenango Airport (AAZ) 83 km to the centre
Quezaltenango, QZ, GT — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Huehuetenango Airport (HUG) 95 km to the centre
Huehuetenango, HU, GT — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Malacatán Airport 20 km to the centre
San Marcos, SM, GT
Where to stay
6a. Avenida Sur 82, Los Naranjos, San Sebastian, 30790 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico · facebook.com
Carr. a Puerto Madero km 3.5, Los Naranjos, colonia las Hortensias, 30797 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico · ihg.com
Octava Avenida Sur, Calle 2a. Pte. 19, esquina, Centro, 30700 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico · casonamaya.com
9a. Av. Sur Prolongación #382 Col, Teofilo Acebo, 30795 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico · onehoteles.com
1ª. Avenida Sur 15, Los Naranjos, Centro, 30830 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico · losarcostapachula.com
Segunda Avenida Sur 19, Los Naranjos, Centro, 30830 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico · lacasarosada.com.mx
Primera Calle Pte. 18, Los Naranjos, Centro, 30700 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico · hoteldonmiguel.mx
Carretera Costera 200 Supermanzana KM 244, Los Naranjos, Tapachula, 30760 Tapachula, Chis., Mexico · hotellomareal.com
Solidaridad, Buenos Aires I, 30798 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordoñez, Chis Tropiko, 30798 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico · booking.com
15 Norte 5, entre 1 y 3 Oriente, Los Naranjos, Centro, 30729 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico · sites.google.com
Norte 22-2da, entre 1era y, 3a. Calle Pte, Los Naranjos, Centro, 30700 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico · casavelaz.reservadirecto.com
Calle 3a. Ote. 12, Los Naranjos, Centro, 30700 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico · hotelbegrand.com.mx
Primera Calle Pte. 20, Los Naranjos, Centro, 30700 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico · boutiquesantafe.tuhotel.com.mx
30789, Las Vegas, 30798 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico · hotelboutiqueturquesa.com
Primera Ote. 6, Los Naranjos, Centro, 30700 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico · hotelcervantino.com.mx
2a. Avenida norte 6, entre central Primera Calle Poniente y, 2a. Avenida Nte. 6, Centro, 30700 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico · facebook.com
4a. Avenida Sur 157, Los Naranjos, San Sebastian, 30790 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico · plazainnexpress.com.mx
Segunda Avenida Sur 14, Los Naranjos, Centro, 30700 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico · facebook.com
4a. Av. Nte. 19, Los Naranjos, Centro, 30700 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico · fenix.com.mx
Prolongación Central Oriente No. 86, Los Naranjos, Guadalupe, 30700 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico · kamico.com.mx
2a. Avenida Nte. 17, Los Naranjos, Centro, 30700 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico · hotelcabildos.com
Carretera a Puerto Madero Km. 3.5, Privada Paseo de las Hortencias Tramo 1, 30797 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico · marriott.com
Ecologico las hortensias, Cam. del Tubo, Los Naranjos, Tapachula, 30797 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico
30700, 5a. Ote. 9, Centro, 30700 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico
8A. poniente 7, Los Naranjos, Centro, 30700 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico
4a. Av. Nte. 27, Los Naranjos, Centro, 30700 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico
5ª Avenida Sur 182-126, Los Naranjos, Benito Juárez, 30790 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico
Tercera Calle Pte. 45, Los Naranjos, Centro, 30700 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico
9 Av. Norte esquina 13 Oriente, Centro, 30700 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico
Calle 17 Ote. No. 8, Los Naranjos, Centro, 30700 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico
30830, Av. 14A. Nte. 34, Centro, Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico
Calle Quinta Pte. 23, Los Naranjos, Centro, 30700 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico
30830, Centro, Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico
Indoor
Cam. al Tubo Num.10, Los Naranjos, Fracc Las Hortencias, 30797 Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Chis., Mexico
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tapachula International Airport (TAP); 24 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TAP has direct flights to 2 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Guatemala City, Mexico City).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tapachula, México. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach