Destinations in Chiapas

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Impressive gorge that was formed 16 million years ago.  Take a boat ride down the Grijalva river to admire the majestic cliffs.  Engage with nature watching crocodiles and monkeys.

Centuries old, colonial city in the highlands of Chiapas.  Retains its original layout and charm.  A cosmopolitan hub featuring colorful craft markets and delicious food. A place with excellent coffee, artisanal beer, live music, restaurants and incredible hand made textiles.  The perfect weather and the most friendly people.  Excellent base for day tours in the area.

The Tzotsil Indigenous villages near San Cristobal treasure culture and tradition, kept for centuries under the custody of Shamans.  They are the guardians of centuries old wisdom and knowledge

Dozens of deep blue, turquoise and green lakes surrounded by lush cloud forests.  Ideal destination for outdoors recreation, trekking, kayaking, or simply breathing fresh air while you admire these woods rich in epiphytes, such as orchids, bromeliads and ferns.  This enchanted forest is home to the much sought Resplendent Quetzal bird.

Maya sites such as Palenque, Bonampak, Yaxchilan and Toniná are the archaeological wonders of Chiapas.  History testifies to the advanced mathematics and scientific achievements reached by this ancient civilization.  Explore the recently unearthed temples and wonder at the myriad more still  covered for centuries by lush growth in this tropical rainforest.

Chiapas has a quarter of all the fresh water in Mexico.  This is evident in the abundance of  breathtaking lakes, rivers and waterfalls.  Some of the most beautiful in Mexico such as the Agua Azul, Chiflón and Misol Ha among dozens more.