Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, commonly known as Tapachula, is a city and municipality situated in the far southeast of the state of Chiapas, Mexico. It is located near the Pacific Ocean and the border with Guatemala. The area was originally inhabited by the Mam people under the control of the Xelaju state before being established as a city by the Aztecs in the 13th century.
As the capital of the agriculturally-rich Soconusco region, Tapachula is one of the most economically significant cities in Chiapas. It serves as a vital port for trade between Mexico and Central America. Much of its modern economic importance stems from coffee plantations established in the late 19th century, which prompted long-term migration patterns that have resulted in a notable Asian and German cultural presence alongside large Mayan and Nahua populations.