Cristo de Chiapas, Tuxtla Gutiérrez

Name: Cristo de Chiapas
Address: Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico

#4 among attractions in Tuxtla Gutiérrez

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The Glorioso Cristo de Chiapas, also known as the Cristo de Copoya, is a 62-metre tall monumental cross located in the Mexican state of Chiapas. The cross, which features a profile of Jesus Christ in its interior, was designed by Mexican architect Jaime Latapí López. Construction of the Cristo de Chiapas began in 2007 and was completed in December 2011. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 2011 (13 years ago)Coordinates: 16°43'10"N, 93°7'9"W

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Cristo de Chiapas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: ZooMat, Museo Regional de Chiapas, Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden, Parque de la Marimba.

1.7 miE
Long-running zoo with native animals
ZooMat, Tuxtla Gutiérrez
44 min walk • The Zoológico Miguél Álvarez del Toro is a Mexican zoo located in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas. It was founded in 1942 as Zoológico de Tuxtla Gutiérrez. It was renamed after its director Miguel Alvarez del Toro and relocated in 1981. Currently, it is located in a nature reserve known as El Zapotal.
2.9 miN
Museum, Archaeological museum
Museo Regional de Chiapas, Tuxtla Gutiérrez
75 min walk • The Regional Museum of Anthropology and History of Chiapas is the largest museum in Tuxtla Gutiérrez in Chiapas and one of the most important of its kind in Mexico.
2.8 miN
Botanical garden, Museum, Natural history museum
Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden, Tuxtla Gutiérrez
72 min walk • The Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden is located next to the Sabinal River, in Tuxtla Gutiérrez. It is in the state of Chiapas, in southern Mexico.
2.5 miN
16°45'19"N • 93°7'24"W
Parque de la Marimba, Tuxtla Gutiérrez
64 min walk • Park
4.1 miNW
Temple
Tuxtla Gutiérrez Mexico Temple, Tuxtla Gutiérrez
104 min walk • The Tuxtla Gutiérrez Mexico Temple is the 75th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Tuxtla Gutiérrez is the capital of Chiapas, Mexico's southernmost state and is an area famous for its many archaeological ruins. The city itself lies in a valley among the mountains.
2.3 miNE
Sport, Sport venue
Estadio Samuel León Brindis, Tuxtla Gutiérrez
60 min walk • The Estadio Samuel León Brindis is a stadium in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas, Mexico, used primarily for American football.
3.4 miNE
Football, Sport, Sport venue
Estadio Víctor Manuel Reyna, Tuxtla Gutiérrez
86 min walk • The Estadio Víctor Manuel Reyna is a football stadium located in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, México. This facility has a capacity of 29,001 seats and was built in 2003. This sport facility is used mostly for football matches and is currently the home stadium for Cafetaleros de Chiapas.
2.9 miNE
16°45'3"N • 93°5'23"W
Las Palmas, Tuxtla Gutiérrez
75 min walk • Bridge
2.4 miN
Museum
Museo de la Ciudad de Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Tuxtla Gutiérrez
61 min walk • The Museo de la Ciudad is a historical precinct located in Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Mexico. It has three permanent exhibits and a room for temporary exhibitions; the museum is dedicated to the history and development of Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
3.4 miNE
Convention center, Sport, Sport venue
Polyforum Chiapas, Tuxtla Gutiérrez
88 min walk • The Centro de Convenciones y Polyforum Chiapas, also known as Poliforum Mesoamericano, is a 3,875-seat indoor arena located in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico. It was built in 1994. It is used for concerts, basketball, lucha libre, conventions and other special events. The Polyforum contains 41,170 square feet of total space.
4.4 miNW
Universities and schools
Tuxtla Gutierrez Institute of Technology, Tuxtla Gutiérrez
112 min walk • The Tuxtla Gutierrez Institute of Technology is a public university of technology in the city of Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas, Mexico. It is a public institution of higher education, part of the National System of Technological Institutes of Mexico.