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📍  Centro Ecoturistico Cascadas el Chiflón

✈️  Angel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ)

🚗  125.4 KM

⏱️  3 hours, 10 minutes

Cascadas el Chiflón, a stunning ecotourism center in Chiapas, Mexico, offers a series of magnificent waterfalls and natural pools, best explored via a well-maintained trail system. Accessibility varies; while lower falls are relatively easy to reach, ascending to higher falls like 'Velo de Novia' involves numerous steps and can be moderately strenuous, requiring comfortable walking shoes. Visitors can explore solo, following marked paths and enjoying the breathtaking scenery, or opt for a guided tour, often combined with other regional attractions, for transportation and local insights. The center is open year-round, with the rainy season (May-October) offering the most powerful cascades but potentially slippery paths, while the dry season provides clearer weather and easier trekking. A typical visit, including hiking and enjoying the views, lasts 2-4 hours, though adding activities like ziplining or swimming can extend it to 4-6 hours. Approximate costs include a modest entrance fee (around 50-100 MXN pesos) plus optional expenses for ziplining, food, and transportation. Remember to bring swimwear, sunscreen, and insect repellent for a comfortable experience.