Sumidero Canyon extends Nandanda through 8 November

At the Sumidero Canyon (Cañón del Sumidero) in Chiapa de Corzo, Nandanda will continue through 8 November 2026. The night-time boat experience links the natural setting with stories of the Chiapa people, traditions and the river deity Nandanda.

The extension was announced on 3 November 2026, after the initial programme was due to finish. The decision keeps the experience available to visitors during the first days of November at the Cahuaré pier.

Nandanda continues at Cahuaré through 8 November

Nandanda is organised by the Government of Chiapas and uses boats, music, lighting and projections on the canyon walls. Its material presents episodes from the history of the ancient Chiapa people, their ceremonies and traditions, alongside the legend associated with the canyon.

The programme opened on 28 October 2026 and was initially scheduled to end on 3 November. The extension adds five days, making 8 November the final day stated in the current announcement. the November extension was reported with the venue and the revised closing date.

The experience is more than a night-time use of the river. Projections turn the canyon walls into a setting for accounts of the ancient community, while Nandanda, described in the programme as a water deity, provides a cultural link between the landscape and Chiapas memory.

National Park setting shapes the night experience

The canyon is a protected area administered by Mexico’s National Commission of Natural Protected Areas, known as CONANP. The authority describes it as a National Park through which the Grijalva River flows, with access from both Tuxtla Gutiérrez and Chiapa de Corzo.

The river and the steep rock walls are therefore not a backdrop added to the programme. They are the physical route through which the stories are presented, connecting the Nandanda journey with the protected landscape. CONANP’s park information lists boat riding, viewpoints, water bodies and waterfalls among the area’s features.

For travellers, the combination matters because the November extension concerns a specific activity at the river access point, not a general change to every part of the protected area. Regular conservation rules and the physical conditions of the canyon remain relevant during any visit.

Visiting Sumidero Canyon: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• Nandanda runs at the Cahuaré pier in Chiapa de Corzo through 8 November 2026.
• The event uses boats, projections, music and lighting; the extension concerns the night-time experience rather than a change to the whole National Park.
• CONANP lists access from Chiapa de Corzo piers and from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, with land vehicles, taxis, public transport and water transport available in the protected area.
• The visit takes place on the Grijalva River among steep canyon walls, so it combines boat travel with a natural setting rather than a conventional indoor venue.
• Mexico’s most widely spoken language is Spanish and its currency is the Mexican peso.
• Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.

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Frequently asked questions about Sumidero Canyon

When does Nandanda take place at Sumidero Canyon?

The extended programme continues through 8 November 2026 at the Cahuaré pier in Chiapa de Corzo.

What is Nandanda at Sumidero Canyon?

It is a night-time boat experience combining projections, music, lighting and stories about the ancient Chiapa people and Nandanda.

Where is Sumidero Canyon and how do you get there?

The National Park lies in Chiapas on the Grijalva River. CONANP lists access from Chiapa de Corzo and Tuxtla Gutiérrez by road transport and water transport.