Beach near Tapachula, Mexico

Tapachula Travel Guide

Mexico

Tapachula is a city of 197,961 people in southern Mexico, close to the country’s border with Guatemala. It is a practical base for exploring the surrounding area rather than a coastal beach destination, as there are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres.

Most travellers arriving by air use Tapachula International Airport (TAP), the airport serving the city. Tapachula has a warm tropical climate, with generally hot conditions and a wetter season during the summer months.

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Local time

197,961

Population

5,506 miles away

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Weather in Tapachula

Fri

35°

Sat

33°

Sun

33°

Know before you go

Pays in MXN

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +52

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Mexico for various services. While not legally required, it's a significant part of service industry workers' income. Locals generally tip, and tourists are expected to do the same.

Best time to visit Tapachula

Jan

33°3

Feb

34°7

Mar

34°14

Apr

34°21

May

33°28

Jun

31°30

Jul

32°28

Aug

32°29

Sep

31°28

Oct

31°27

Nov

31°12

Dec

32°7

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Tapachula

  1. Museo Arqueológico del Soconusco

    museum

    1.3 km

  2. Cinemex

    movie theater

    0.7 km

  3. Parque Bicentenario

    park

    1.2 km

  4. Love Social Club

    dance club

    2.2 km

  5. Cinépolis

    movie theater

    3 km

  6. Quinta la Foresta

    music venue

    3.5 km

  7. Elohim Tapachula

    christian place of worship

    0.4 km

  8. Alliance Française de Tapachula

    cultural center

    0.7 km

Getting there

Tapachula International Airport · 0 km

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