One of the most recommended beaches to visit in Chiapas, is Boca del Cielo. What makes this so special is Chiapas beach, first, that it is a pristine beach, which is not altered by the activity of the jet, nor the turmoil associated with the large crowds of tourists. In fact, near no hotels. The nearest town is Boca del Cielo Tonala and taxis depart from it take visitors to Boca del Cielo, in a transfer of about 20 minutes, moving in a plane defined by evergreen palm environment. Once it has arrived at Boca del Cielo, you have to cross a small stream diversions, aboard a boat, and finally to the bar. The latter is an arm of land that appears between the estuary and the Pacific Ocean. On this site there are cabins where tourists stay. They are very simple but clean and comfortable. Really the most attractive of Boca del Cielo is the environment: the sea, the sand, the peaceful atmosphere, hammocks in the palapas, mangroves and suggestive sound of the waves. In regard to food, do not worry, because the places that rent cabins mentioned, also managed rustic and fine restaurants. Sightseeing in Boca del Cielo Boca del Cielo is in the first instance, a small community where you can relax in peaceful manner, for example, cooing in a hammock while sipping fresh coconut gin or after making a freshly caught lobster lunch and prepared according to the recipes of the region. But Boca del Cielo is also an attractive beach site, which is defined by its smooth sand gray. The locals gave the name to the site, by giving the impression of being a doorway to heaven. No doubt the most suggestive point of the place is one where the arm of the sea of Boca del Cielo, meets the open sea. On the beach in Boca del Cielo have the opportunity to practice leisure activities, ranging from sport fishing to boat tours, from swimming to skiing, from diving to landscape photography and from the scientific observation of the flora and fauna of the region, to exploring local culinary traditions. As for the latter, they abound in Boca del Cielo and nearby communities, the dishes prepared with shrimp, mojarra and smooth. They are also fun rides through the mangroves aboard motor boats, or, visits to turtle camps and with a little luck, part of the events of release of small turtles. Relevant information about Boca del Cielo The local flora includes species such as the Flowers of lagoon liana Tazcal, tamarind, palm broom, water zapote , white mangrove, lemongrass, red mangrove and more plants. With respect to the particular fauna of this part of Chiapas, mention albatrosses, herons, gulls, mallards, bitterns and pelicans. Activities in Boca del Cielo addition to fully enjoy this beach state Chiapas, please visit the Riberas de Playa Azul and Paredón Bay. The first site is excellent for canoeing and boat; while the second is the best in the entire region to enjoy the most varied water sports.

Boca del Cielo is located in the town of Tonala 170 km from Tuxtla Gutierrez, the road leading to the town of Arriaga. Tuxtla Gutierrez is located 85 km from San Cristobal de las Casas.

By Road:

From Tapachula, contact Tonala on Highway 200; and Tuxtla Gutierrez, 164 km west on Highway 195. Tonala is a path to the south that leads to Punta Arista. Boca del Cielo is located east of the town. Once in Boca del Cielo, you must cross the small stream of water aboard a boat to get to the bar, which is how people call a spit of land between the estuary and the sea of the Pacific Ocean. From Mexico City Distance is a thousand 28 km in a journey time of 14 hours, passing by the federal Panamerican Highway or 190, where it will pass through the city of Puebla, after Oaxaca, Santo Domingo Tehuantepec; once above the village of San Pedro Tapanatepec will continue on the highway 200 towards Chahuites, Arriaga and finally Tonala.

By air:

We suggest arriving at Francisco Sarabia Teran airport, located 12 km from Tuxtla Gutierrez . Mexico City is an hour and 20 minutes of nonstop; while the city of Guadalajara is three hours 20 minutes and Monterrey are four hours with 5 minutes. Tuxtla Gutierrez will have to move by road.