Loading ...Chiapas is often referred to as the ultimate ecotourism and cultural destination in Mexico. Chiapas is a state in southern Mexico with it’s capital city being Tuxtla Gutiérrez. Other cities and towns worth exploring in Chiapas are San Cristóbal de las Casas, Comitán, and Tapachula.
Chiapas’ most famous Mayan ruins are Palenque, Yaxchilán, Bonampak, Chinkultic.
Aside from the incredible historical sites, Chiapas is also famous for its lush forests, waterfalls, and exotic wildlife.
This municipality is located in Chiapas, in the Central Highlands of Mexico. Known for its quaint houses with red tiled roofing and white stucco walls, familiar for its cobblestone streets and open plazas, this is a cultural city with Mayan-speaking Indians as its primary inhabitants. Much of the city’s architecture and has been retained historically [...]
Casa Na Bolom is located in San Cristobal, Mexico. It’s an establishment that had been built in the 1950′s and you can see that much of its structure has been retained even thorugh numerous renovations. You will love the authenticity of it. The house is actually a cultural center that features the people and their [...]
Take our word for it. This place is deep. So deep in fact, that if Chiapas’ ancient Mayan ruins haven’t left you awestruck, then of a surety, it’s signature music, Marimba will have an indelible impact on your mind. Chiapas is a state best visited with an open mind, a yearning to appreciate the finer [...]
River Misol-Ha is one of the three major waterfall attractions in Mexico. This particular waterfalls is found in the “Chol†area of Chiapas which stands to be one of the most amazing sights of the city. It shows a great display of the river smoothly gliding off the edge of the tall cliff, which measures [...]
Tonina can be found in the state of Chiapas near Ocosingo and boasts of Mayan ruins situated on a hill on the edges of a rainforest. It was only discovered in the 1980s, which is why up to this day archaeologists work double time to excavate the whole area. Among the many features of the [...]
If History and Archeology is your forte then Hotel Mision Palenque is right for you. Located right in the heart of the tropical rainforest of Chiapas Mexico, it’s a perfect destination for nature lovers. All the while catering to the amateur archeologist being it’s only few kilometers away from the sacred Mayan Kingdom. Situated in [...]
Bonampak is another important Mayan ruin site in the state of Chiapas. It is about 30 km south of Yaxchilan, and is not as big or impressive in terms of architecture and art in comparison to its bigger neighbor by which it was dominated during its heyday. However, the fine quality of some of the [...]
Within the beautiful forests of Chiapas a myriad of animal species are sure to excite visitors. The following are a few of the lesser known varieties that you may come across during your travels throughout this stuning part of Mexicod. The Eyelash Pit Viper may sound like a funny name, but this highly venomous snake [...]
Half an hour from Tapachula is Chiapas Largest Port servicing points south. Port Madero is a small town where the tour of the Pampa Cabildos Lagoon begins. Puerto Madero also serves as the commercial Port for crop transportation to domestic and foreign markets. An international sport fishing tournament is held here yearly. There are several [...]
In the Mexican state of Chiapas, near the Usumacinta River about 130 km south of Ciudad del Carmen, lay the ruins of one of Mexico’s most impressive – if lesser known – Mayan sites: Palenque. A medium-sized site, the Palenque ruins are not as vast as the much larger sites like Tikal. The settlement of [...]