La Venta Canyon

One of the prettiest geological formations of Chiapas is this canyon. Its approximate 80 kilometers are done through the La Venta river, one of the leading affluents of the Grijalva river, and whose river-bed runs between walls up to 400 meters, pierced by caves that once had burial purposes for the inhabitants of the region. One of the most important archaeological findings in the last years in Chiapas, is Tapesco del Diablo, an unexplored cave for centuries that contained valuable testimonials, now preserved in the Chiapas Regional Museum of Tuxtla Gutierrez. At present, the major part of the canyon is accessible only to those who posses special equipment. However, it is possible to arrive by highway to the place known as El Aguacero (51 kilometers from Tuxtla Gutierrez), and where a subterranean river, upon reaching the surface, precipitates, forming high and tenuous aquatic curtains.