Тourism in Chiapas

Tourism in Chiapas

Chiapas is Mexico’s southern border, a state of contrasting cultures and traditions offering visitors an attractive fusion of nature, native traditions and a productive future with the magic and color exhibited all along its streets and markets. The State of Chiapas is one with the mot biodiversity in the country, hosting part of the Lacandona Jungle with more than 20% of the Mexican fauna(1). Also has many places that tourists should vistit for example:

Bonampak

Name: Arqueological zone of Bonampak

Location: Yaxchilan, Chiapas

Famous for its murals masterfully depicting the social, political and religious Mayan life and its communities within the Lacandona Jungle, Bonampak is the most intriguing and exciting Prehispanic site on the Mayan Route. An adventure that will let you know more about these mythical people and their traditions.

Coffee Route

Name: The Coffe Route of Chiapas

Location:Soconusco

Includes the passage path between the three most important coffee producers in Chiapas, La Finca Argovia, La Finca Hamburgo and La Finca Irlanda, now open as restful resorts that in addition to their spectacular natural surroundings, bring us close to the delicious coffee.

Agua Azul Waterfalls

Name: Biosphere Waterfalls

Location: Tumbala, Palenque

Waterfalls of majestic beauty, these are considered among the most impressive landscapes in the world. The turquoise blue of its water and the jungle’s green create one of the most generous and sublime contrasts in nature and an unforgettable memory for all its guests. Formed as Xaxha and Xanil rivers descend into the Gulf of Mexico.

(1)Explorando Mexico

ZOOMAT

Name: Regional Zoo Miguel Alvarez del Toro

Location: Zapotal, Chiapas

Regarded as the best zoo in Mexico, the Zoomat is an example of the effort of modern Mexicans to preserve the beauty of their natural settings. Along a 25 kilometer path, visitors can enjoy numerous regional species that are either endemic or endangered, such as the spider monkey, the jaguar, the quetzal and the ocelot.

How to get to Chiapas

The people can travel to chipas by airplane or car for example if you are in Mexico City by

airplane the travel lasts 2 hours but by car maybe 12 hours to reach Tuxla Gutierrez the capital of the state, the airport is named International Airport od Tapachula(2).

The best way to travel through Chiapas maybe by feet to enjoy all the detail but for further places you can take a bus or a taxi.

Hotels in Chiapas

There are more than 5000 hotels in Chiapas, there are a lot of prices and share different quality, the most known are:

• The Hilton Garden Inn

• Camino Real

• Crowne Plaza

• Holiday Inn(3).

Gastronomy

Chiapas has a very well known gastronomy for

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