Cañón del Sumidero
Facts and practical information
Sumidero Canyon is a deep natural canyon located just north of the city of Chiapa de Corzo in the state of Chiapas, in southern Mexico. The canyon's creation began around the same time as the Grand Canyon in the U.S. state of Arizona, by a crack in the area's crust and subsequent erosion by the Grijalva River, which still runs through it. Sumidero Canyon has vertical walls which reach as high as 1,000 metres, with the river turning up to 90 degrees during the 13-kilometre length of the narrow passage. ()
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Black-handed Spider Monkey
Geoffroy’s spider monkey, also known as the black-handed spider monkey or Central American spider monkey, is a captivating New World primate native to Central America, parts of Mexico, and possibly a small region in Colombia.
Mammals
Great curassow
The great curassow is an impressive bird that inhabits the Neotropical rainforests, ranging from eastern Mexico to western Colombia and northwestern Ecuador. Males are easily identified by their black plumage, curly crests, and vivid yellow beaks, while females exhibit...
Birds
Central American river turtle
The Central American river turtle, often referred to as the hickatee or tortuga blanca, is a unique and fascinating species. It is the sole surviving member of its family, Dermatemydidae, and inhabits the Atlantic waterways of Central America, specifically in southern...
Reptiles
White-tailed deer
The white-tailed deer, often referred to as the whitetail or Virginia deer, is a medium-sized species endemic to North America, Central America, and parts of South America, including Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. This adaptable species has also been introduced...
Mammals
American crocodile
The American crocodile is a captivating reptile native to the Neotropics, flourishing in coastal areas, river systems, and brackish lakes. Among the larger crocodile species, males can reach lengths of up to 20 feet and weigh as much as 2,000 pounds.
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