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Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, Mexico

Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez is a town of 353,706 people in Chiapas, Mexico, founded in 1486.

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Population353,706 GeoNames
RegionChiapas
Elevation176 m 577 ft
Founded1486
Time zoneAmerica/Merida
Nearest airportTapachula International Airport (TAP) 18 km

Why visit Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez

Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 60 places to eat, 20 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Archaeological Museum of Soconusco.

About Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez

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.

From the Wikipedia article Tapachula (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Travel tips from other travellers: Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Things to do2

Cinemex

Cinema and theater · 2.1 km

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Cinepolis

Cinema and theater · 2.2 km

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Museums and landmarks3

Archaeological Museum of Soconusco

Museum

Tu-Su 09:00-18:00

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Monumento a Benito Juárez

Monument and historic site

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Reloj Floral

Monument and historic site · 2.3 km

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Parks, trails and playgrounds16

Parque "Bancrisa"

Park · 2.3 km

Parque del conjunto "Salazar- Bancrisas"

30 Ote

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Parque "Armonía"

Park · 1.4 km

1a Calle Oriente, Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez

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Parque Bicentenario

Park · 0.6 km

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Parque Bicentenario Par Vial

Park · 2.5 km

Parque con cancha de Futbol, Juegos recreativos, Kiosko.

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5 de febrero

Park · 1.8 km

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Bancrisa

Park · 2.2 km

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CEDECO Estación Ferroviaria

Park · 1.4 km

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Malecon Seccion 1 (Parque)

Park · 0.8 km

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Parque - Malecón

Park · 0.8 km

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Parque "Bosque la Concordia"

Park · 2.3 km

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Parque "Los Laureles"

Park · 2.3 km

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Parque 5 de febrero

Park · 1.8 km

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Restaurants and cafes60

Crepas y Marquesitas " LA 24"

Cafe · Crepe, Marquesitas · 1.8 km

3 24a Calle Poniente, Tapachula

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La Hojarasca

Restaurant · Tea, Regional, Pasta, Pancake, Sandwich, Mexican, Breakfast, Coffee Shop · 0.9 km

19 Oriente

Mo-Su 08:30-22:00

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El bebedero Tapachula

Bar and pub · 1.7 km

20A. Oriente, Tapachula chiapas

Mo-Su 12:00-00:00

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Modelo plus

Brewery and winery · 1.7 km

32 8 Avenida Norte

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Car Wash Tacos

Restaurant · 1.0 km

Th-Sa 19:00-01:00

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Oro Maya Kaffee Haus

Cafe · 1.4 km

Mo-Sa 08:00-23:00

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Papablita

Restaurant · 2.4 km

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Tamales de Don Raulito

Restaurant

29 C9A Poniente, Tapachula

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Tierra fértil

Restaurant · Mexican, Coffee Shop · 0.7 km

30 1a Calle Oriente

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Carnitas y barbacoa la Michoacana

Restaurant · 1.6 km

333 8 Avenida Norte

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Cyber Cafe Galiux

Cafe

67 9a Calle Poniente

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Gramlich

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.3 km

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48 more on the map.

History

The name comes from the Nahuatl phrase "Tapachollan" which means "between the waters". The official name of the city was changed to "Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez" in 1997 in honor to priest Fray Matías de Córdova y Ordóñez.

The first people to settle in the area migrated from the south in Central America and most likely are the ancestors of today's Mam people. The Olmecs dominated the area, driving many Mam to migrate back south. The Toltecs arrived next but never completely subjugated the native peoples. However, these conquests resulted in the Mam never developing major civilization. The city of Tapachula was founded as a tribute collection center for the Aztecs in 1486 by a military leader named Tiltototl, sent by Ahuitzotl to conquer the Soconusco.

From the History section of Tapachula on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Where to stay20

Churches and places of worship9

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Shopping18

Gas and EV charging10

Schools, colleges and libraries21

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Healthcare15

Map of Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez

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Getting there and nearby towns

Tapachula International Airport (TAP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 km away.

  • Los Encinos 4 km southeast, about 4 min by car
  • El Sacrificio 5 km southeast, about 5 min by car
  • Las Palmeras 5 km south, about 5 min by car
  • Manga de Clavo 5 km north, about 5 min by car
  • Cebadilla 1ra. Sección 5 km south, about 5 min by car
  • La Joya 5 km south, about 5 min by car
  • Vida Mejor I 7 km southwest, about 7 min by car
  • Los Cafetales 6 km southwest, about 6 min by car
  • Octavio Paz 6 km south, about 6 min by car
  • Llano de la Lima 6 km southwest, about 6 min by car

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