Public square in Tapachula, Chiapas, with a decorative iron gazebo, tall palm trees, fountains and buildings in the background decorated with Mexican flags.

Puerto Chiapas, Mexico

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Things to do in Puerto Chiapas

Welcome to the southern edge of Mexico — the spot where ancient ruins, banana cooperatives and chocolate dreams all meet for marimba-fueled mayhem. Puerto Chiapas is your gateway to Tapachula, a city steeped in Aztec ambition and agricultural legacy. You’ll find vibrant culture, fertile land and history that predates your bucket list by a few millennia.

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  • Archaeological site of Izapa in Chiapas, Mexico, showing low stone pyramids and terraces surrounded by vibrant green grass and large tropical trees.

    Walk the stone paths of Izapa, a pre-Columbian site where Mayan monuments still throw shade (literally, but also kind of and metaphorically).

  • Close-up of Chiapas tamales wrapped in banana leaves and corn husks, resting on a large green leaf.

    Bite into the region’s edible legacy with everything from roasted cacao to Chiapan-style tamales made by locals who aren’t playing around.

  • Dense mangrove forest with exposed roots arching over a narrow waterway, reflecting greenery under bright sunlight.

    Drift through mangrove forests that look like the set of a sci-fi movie, except this one comes with pelicans and less-easy-to-identify wildlife.

  • Blue and white colonial-style church in Tapachula, Chiapas, decorated with red and white festoon banners stretching outward against a bright sky.

    Get pulled into Tapachula’s living culture, where murals meet marimbas and colonial architecture is just the beginning of the visual chaos (the good kind).

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Shore excursions to explore in Puerto Chiapas

Puerto Chiapas cruises are basically ‘choose-your-own-adventure’ stories — except the characters are ancient ruins, banana barons and agave-based spirits. These excursions peel back the layers of a region where nothing is boring, and everything tastes better with a little marimba in the air.

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  • Historic brick fountain with Gothic-Mudéjar arches and towers in Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas, Mexico, surrounded by visitors in a public square.

    Tapachula Sampler & Time on Your Own

    Half guided tour, half free-range exploring — this one drops you into Tapachula’s downtown to see stained glass windows that look like museum pieces and streets that double as dance floors. Marimbas echo, Chiapaneca dresses swirl and your only job is to soak it all in (and maybe snap a few photos for proof).

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  • A shot glass of clear mezcal casting a shadow on a beige surface beside large green agave leaves.

    Folk Art, Tequila and Mezcal Tasting & Tapachula

    Learn how blue agave becomes the stuff of legends, then taste why people write poems about mezcal. After sipping your way through a liquid history lesson, you’ll head to Tapachula’s plaza to roam, caffeinate or shop your way through the heart of the city — with just enough buzz to make everything sparkle.

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  • Close-up of a banana plant with a large bunch of unripe green bananas surrounded by wide, vibrant green leaves.

    Banana Farm & Community Exploration

    This is where your cruise gets unexpectedly wholesome. Visit a community-run banana plantation and learn how sustainable farming powers an entire village. Then meet the locals (including the schoolkids your visit helps support). Spoiler alert: You’ll never look at your supermarket bananas the same way again.

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  • Close-up of a weathered Mayan stone carving depicting a human face with headdress and ornaments, surrounded by lush green leaves.

    Maya Tree Of Life & Chocolate Discovery

    Ancient cosmology meets chocolate craftsmanship in this four-hour time warp. Explore the Izapa ruins, where millennia-old stone carvings still feel like they have something important to say — then head to a local village where the cacao flows freely and the dancing won’t wait for you to catch up. Seriously, pick up those feet!

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  • Stone steps leading up a tiered, mossy pyramid structure at the Izapa archaeological site, surrounded by lush green trees.

    Izapa Ruins & Chocolate Demonstration

    Get face to face with stone relics that are older than most countries, then watch locals whip cacao into something that's basically edible history. This combo of ruins and rich flavors isn’t just educational; it’s the kind of sensory overload you’ll be telling people about until they beg you to stop.

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  • White colonial-style church with bell towers and arched entrance in Tapachula, Chiapas, framed by blue skies and sunlight.

    Tapachula City & Rum Tasting

    Start in the city, end at the distillery. This laid-back adventure combines Tapachula’s colonial core with a tour of a top-shelf rum factory. You'll walk away with new facts, tasty sips and an understanding of why Chiapas takes its spirits very seriously.

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The second you step off the ship, you're not in cruise mode — you’re in Chiapas mode. The port is refreshingly uncrowded and close to everything that matters: historic Tapachula, vibrant markets and the jumping-off point for some of the most compelling Panama Canal cruises out there. Princess guests can likewise experience Puerto Chiapas on exclusive Ocean to Ocean Panama Canal itineraries.

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15-Day Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean

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16-Day Panama Canal - Ocean to Ocean Holiday

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22-Day Panama Canal & Pacific Coast

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Discover Puerto Chiapas on your next cruise

Puerto Chiapas cruises are where ancient Mesoamerica meets tropical abundance — a place Mayan archaeological sites hold court alongside bustling rural markets and coastal wildlife reserves. Princess Cruises® turns this unique port into a full-fledged experience with curated excursions, deep-cut cultural dives and the kind of shipboard amenities that let you recover in style after a day spent decoding glyphs or deciphering chocolate recipes. If you like your vacations with a side of actual discovery, this one’s got your name on it.

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White neo-Gothic church with tall spires and red accents in Comitán, Chiapas, set against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds.

Marvel at the neo-Gothic beauty of Comitán’s church, its spires reaching high against the Chiapas sky.

Weathered pink wall in Comitán, Chiapas, with black wooden door and window framed by yellow and red stained glass.

Feel the character of Chiapas in every weathered brick and bold color.

A smiling couple stands at the railing of a Princess® cruise ship, enjoying the open sea and blue sky.

A couple stands together on the wooden deck of a Princess® cruise ship, gazing out at the open sea beneath a bright blue sky dotted with clouds.

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