Río Usumacinta
Jungle river paddle past Yaxchilán Mayan ruins on the border.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Guatemala/Mexico
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Tropical rainforest (100 m)
- Best season
- November – April
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Tropical rainforest (100 m)
- Best season: November – April
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
Jungle river paddle past Yaxchilán Mayan ruins on the border.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: November – April
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Tropical rainforest (100 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Tropical rainforest (100 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Río Usumacinta trip tools
Popular pursuits at Río Usumacinta
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
- Kayaking
Sheltered and open-water paddling lines.
- Wildlife Viewing
Best light, best season, and where animals move.
- Fishing
Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.
