Chiapas
Mayan Route: A Unique Journey of Ancient Maya Culture
Introduction to the Mayan Route. Find out about the right season, how to get there and get around, lodging, food, and more practical tips.
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Discover Chiapas through local news and the voices of its indigenous communities. Mexicanist provides a platform for understanding the region.
Chiapas
This is what Tuxtla Gutiérrez is known for
Tuxtla-Gutiérrez is the capital city of the state of Chiapas. The city has a unique combination of natural splendor deeply rooted in the Zoque, and cultural traditions within the context of a modern urban center.
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These are the states that make up the Mayan Route in Mexico
These are the states that the classic Mayan Route crosses, as well as information about the countries and possible alternative itineraries.
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Oaxaca, Puebla, and Chiapas prevail with the highest number of municipalities in poverty situation
Oaxaca, Puebla, and Chiapas continue to be the entities with the highest number of municipalities in a situation of poverty in Mexico.
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Brief history of Chiapas, Mexico
The name of Chiapas comes from the word Chiapan whose meaning is "hill of the Chia" or "water under the hill" designation of the indigenous population.
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Delicious Chiapas food, traditional dishes, and drinks
The most important Chiapas foods are the mole and the tamales, made with herbs and local spices, such as saffron and holy grass.
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The character of Chiapas coffee: quality organic coffee and worldwide prestige
The Mexican Institute of Industrial Property issued the declaration of protection to the denomination of origin "Chiapas Coffee" on August 27, 2003, published in the Official Gazette of the Federation.
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Archaeological sites in Chiapas that you should visit
Check out these archeological zones in Chiapas that you can't miss in the jungles where some of the Mayan people's amazing buildings are still hidden.
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Five tourist routes to go through the wonderful Chiapas
Chiapas is to be discovered through its rivers, jungles, archaeological zones, museums, music, color, and flavor.
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This is the best route to visit Chiapas in one week
If you follow this route, you will realize that you can get the most out of Chiapas in a week.
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The Coffee Route, a charming experience of alternative tourism in Chiapas
The Coffee Route is one of the most fascinating alternative tourism experiences in Chiapas. The traveler travels along paths through the jungle vegetation to find the farms Irlanda, Argovia, Hamburgo, and La Chiripa that have facilities for the attention of visitors.
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Amber from Chiapas: The gem of Mexico
In Chiapas, amber has been extracted since pre-Hispanic times. For instance, it is known that the Mayas used it in the manufacture of jewelry and in trade.
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The 'lost city' of an ancient Mayan kingdom is discovered in Chiapas
Ruins of buildings from the lost millenary capital of an ancient Mayan kingdom have been located on the lands owned by a Mexican cattle rancher.