The Rambutan - Tacana tourist route was born as a tribute to two great icons of Chiapas in Mexico, focusing on the municipalities of Tuxtla Chico, Cacahoatan, and Unión Juárez. This route highlights the rambutan fruit and the Tacana volcano, while also emphasizing coffee and cocoa, fundamental pillars of the economy in these municipalities and the state.
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The strengths and attractions of this route are found in its well-established agricultural sector, extraordinary natural beauties like the Tacana volcano—the highest peak in the state—and cultural sites such as the archaeological site of Izapa, one of the oldest cities in Mesoamerica.
Throughout the 33 kilometers of this route in the Soconusco region, visitors can experience unique moments, as chocolate, rambutan, and coffee producers showcase their products and teach visitors about their processes.
Tuxtla Chico
Tuxtla Chico is a municipality located in the southern part of the state of Chiapas, just 15 minutes from Tapachula. It is renowned worldwide for its chocolate production. Among its attractions are the Parque del Chocolate and the archaeological zone of Izapa. One of the most important findings in this archaeological zone is stela number 5, known as "the Stela of the Tree of Life."
It is a bas-relief sculpture about 2 meters high and weighing several tons, narrating in hieroglyphics how a supreme entity built the universe and its relationship with earth, air, fire, and water.
The name Cacahoatan comes from Nahuatl and translates as "place of cocoa." This municipality is privileged in terms of natural beauty, with attractions such as La Sirena and Agua Caliente waterfalls and the Mariposas Alas de Agua tourist center.
Union Juarez is considered the main destination for mountain tourism in Chiapas due to its privileged climate and location. It is surrounded by old coffee farms and features natural attractions like Pico de Loro, Muxbal waterfall, and the majestic Tacana volcano, which stands over 4000 meters above sea level.
