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title: "Puerto Chiapas Cruise Port"
url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/puerto-chiapas
description: "Southern Mexico's Pacific gateway to ancient Mayan heartland"
---

# Puerto Chiapas

🇲🇽 · Mexico · Mexican Riviera & Central America

> "Southern Mexico's Pacific gateway to ancient Mayan heartland"

## At a Glance

- **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1
- **Avg. Time in Port:** 8.5h
- **Visiting Sailings:** 35
- **Cruise Lines:** 2

## Peak Season

Busiest months: Jan (9 sailings), May (7 sailings), Apr (6 sailings)

## About Puerto Chiapas

Puerto Chiapas is a commercial port on Mexico's far southern Pacific coast, near the border with Guatemala. The port area itself is industrial, with limited facilities for passengers. Most visitors use it as a departure point for excursions to the colonial city of Tapachula, about 30 minutes inland, or to the archaeological site of Izapa, one of the earliest Mesoamerican cities with carved stelae dating back over 2,000 years.

The Chiapas coffee region begins in the highlands above Tapachula, and the local coffee is some of Mexico's best. The Soconusco coast, where the port sits, has mangrove estuaries with birdwatching opportunities. Street food in Tapachula reflects proximity to Guatemala: tamales wrapped in banana leaves, fresh tropical fruit and strong local chocolate. The climate is hot and humid year-round. English is rarely spoken, and the area sees few international tourists, so basic Spanish is useful.

## Quick Facts

- **Currency:** MXN (Mexican Peso)
- **Language:** Spanish
- **Timezone:** America/Mexico_City (UTC-6)
- **Tipping:** 10-15% at restaurants

## Location

Coordinates: 14.7158, -92.4184

- [Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/cruise+terminal+Puerto%20Chiapas/@14.71579,-92.4184,13z)
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## Nearby Ports

- [Puerto Quetzal](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/puerto-quetzal.md): 106 nm
- [Acajutla](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/acajutla.md): 165 nm
- [Huatulco](https://cruisello.com/destinations/mexican-riviera-central-america/huatulco.md): 223 nm

## Cruise Lines Serving This Port

- [Holland America Line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/holland-america-line.md)
- [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md)

## Cheapest Available Sailing

**[View this cruise →](https://cruisello.com/cruises/isthmus-transit-aruba-pacific-mexico~PCL-SA-20261106-16.md)**

- **Price:** €890 per person (€1,779 total for 2 guests)
- **Cruise Line:** [Princess Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises.md)
- **Ship:** [Sapphire Princess](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/princess-cruises/sapphire-princess.md)
- **Duration:** 16 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-11-06
- **Itinerary:** Isthmus Transit – Aruba & Pacific Mexico

## Featured Cruises from Puerto Chiapas

Prices are per person, two sharing, in the fare's own currency.

| Cruise | Ship | Line | Departure | Nights | Price |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Isthmus Transit – Aruba & Pacific Mexico](https://cruisello.com/cruises/isthmus-transit-aruba-pacific-mexico~PCL-SA-20261106-16.md) | Sapphire Princess | Princess Cruises | 2026-11-06 | 16 | €890 |
| [Isthmus Crossing – Panama Canal & Puerto Vallarta](https://cruisello.com/cruises/isthmus-crossing-panama-canal-puerto-vallarta~PCL-IP-20261212-16.md) | Island Princess | Princess Cruises | 2026-12-12 | 16 | €924 |
| [Two Oceans Passage – Panama Canal & Willemstad](https://cruisello.com/cruises/two-oceans-passage-panama-canal-willemstad~PCL-KP-20261203-16.md) | Crown Princess | Princess Cruises | 2026-12-03 | 16 | €1,074 |

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