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Chiapas is the furthest Mexican state south, which borders Tabasco, Veracruz,
Oaxaca, and the country of Guatemala. Unlike the northern states of the Yucatan
Peninsula, Chiapas is a very mountainous region with a high level of rainfall per
year.
The state of Chiapas is steeped in history, culture, and adorned with natural
beauty, and Tuxtla Gutierrez is the capital city. Just to the East is the more
famously known “San Cristobal De Las Casa’s”, which is probably the most
visited city in Chiapas apart from Palenque! Many visitors to San Cristobal have
fallen in love with the town, the people, and most of all its beauty; they have
decided to make it their permanent home. You will understand why, when you take
a tour through the narrow streets of the town, and take in the charm of the colonial
construction and architecture. Plus, just being among the locals whilst they go
about their daily routine really makes you want to be a part of that lifestyle.
Oaxaca, and the country of Guatemala. Unlike the northern states of the Yucatan
Peninsula, Chiapas is a very mountainous region with a high level of rainfall per
year.
The state of Chiapas is steeped in history, culture, and adorned with natural
beauty, and Tuxtla Gutierrez is the capital city. Just to the East is the more
famously known “San Cristobal De Las Casa’s”, which is probably the most
visited city in Chiapas apart from Palenque! Many visitors to San Cristobal have
fallen in love with the town, the people, and most of all its beauty; they have
decided to make it their permanent home. You will understand why, when you take
a tour through the narrow streets of the town, and take in the charm of the colonial
construction and architecture. Plus, just being among the locals whilst they go
about their daily routine really makes you want to be a part of that lifestyle.
San Cristobal is a very colourful city, with vibrant colours dotted all over the town. If you go down into the local market, you will be amazed at the amount of
produce available, from every colour of beans & chilli’s imaginable, to the array of fabrics and linens hand made by the local villagers. You will get to
understand how many of the local souvenir shops & boutiques in places like Cancun & Playa Del Carmen purchase most of their items from Chiapas,
especially San Cristobal De Las Casas.
In terms of poverty and standards of living, Chiapas is considered the poorest state in Mexico, with over 60% of inhabitants not even having basic
electricity & running water. This forces the men of the families to seek work away from their families, mainly in the construction industry, and more so North
into the Riviera Maya, where new hotels and residential areas are being built at an alarming rate!
produce available, from every colour of beans & chilli’s imaginable, to the array of fabrics and linens hand made by the local villagers. You will get to
understand how many of the local souvenir shops & boutiques in places like Cancun & Playa Del Carmen purchase most of their items from Chiapas,
especially San Cristobal De Las Casas.
In terms of poverty and standards of living, Chiapas is considered the poorest state in Mexico, with over 60% of inhabitants not even having basic
electricity & running water. This forces the men of the families to seek work away from their families, mainly in the construction industry, and more so North
into the Riviera Maya, where new hotels and residential areas are being built at an alarming rate!
Chiapas maintains an amazing history of civil wars with the Zapatista’s, and the right for independence, but
before that the local Maya’s have fought their own wars through the centuries. They have also created some
fantastic Mayan sites all over Chiapas, and Palenque & Bonampak are two of the most outstanding. Tonina is
also another amazing site built into the hillside, and was known to have overthrown the rulers of Palenque at some
time in history! Both Bonampak & Palenque feature some of the finest murals in Mayan history, and no trip to
Chiapas would be complete without a visit to one of the Mayan Ruins.
before that the local Maya’s have fought their own wars through the centuries. They have also created some
fantastic Mayan sites all over Chiapas, and Palenque & Bonampak are two of the most outstanding. Tonina is
also another amazing site built into the hillside, and was known to have overthrown the rulers of Palenque at some
time in history! Both Bonampak & Palenque feature some of the finest murals in Mayan history, and no trip to
Chiapas would be complete without a visit to one of the Mayan Ruins.
The state of Chiapas is also home to some brilliant natural wonders, and “Sumidero Canyon” is really worth a visit. The canyon actually feeds into an
artificial lake that has been created by the Hydro-Electric dam on the Guatemala border, and the sides of the canyon reach a height of 1000 meters. The
sides are covered in tropical vegetation and provide an amazing rainbow effect when the sunlight and waterfalls cascade over the sides. Crocodiles adorn
the banks of the river, and scarcity’s of Condors cool down in the daytime sun with wings spread wide. Boat tours along “Sumidero Canyon” can be taken
from Tuxtla; they will include a local guide, and a brief stop at one of the local eco-parks operated by the Xcaret Group!
artificial lake that has been created by the Hydro-Electric dam on the Guatemala border, and the sides of the canyon reach a height of 1000 meters. The
sides are covered in tropical vegetation and provide an amazing rainbow effect when the sunlight and waterfalls cascade over the sides. Crocodiles adorn
the banks of the river, and scarcity’s of Condors cool down in the daytime sun with wings spread wide. Boat tours along “Sumidero Canyon” can be taken
from Tuxtla; they will include a local guide, and a brief stop at one of the local eco-parks operated by the Xcaret Group!
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