CHIAPAS
Chiapas; from the coasts to the mountains, from the beaches to the jungles,
from the ravines to the rivers, its territory is full of jewels.
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Tuxtla Gutiérrez
San Marcos Cathedral, Marimba Park, the City Theater, the Chiapas Regional Museum, the Chiapas Convention and Poliforum Center and the Jaime Sabines Cultural Center; They are the main signs of his city identity.
Montebello Lagoons
The lakes are “grapes” that is to say, ancient cenotes that the limestone rock corrosion and landslides have been joining over time. Many of the bodies of water lack denomination. Their number is uncertain, although it is said that there are 59 lakes. Famous for the colors of its waters, these are due to several factors, among which are the types of bottom soil, vegetation and the refraction of light.
Sumidero Canyon
One of the most amazing natural wonders of Mexico is located on the outskirts of Tuxtla. The walls of the Sumidero Canyon, 70 million years old, are 1000 meters high. In addition to the river tour, the view from the viewpoint is spectacular.
Chiapa de Corzo
Chiapa de Corzo, stands out the Mudejar group formed by La Pila, a source of refined Moorish inspiration made in brick, unique in Latin America; the Santo Domingo temple and the convent building attached thereto, now the headquarters of the Laca Museum, as well as the ruins of the San Sebastián temple.
San Cristóbal de las Casas
Located 46 km away by the Tuxtla Gutiérrez – San Cristóbal de Las Casas highway
As many visitors have said, San Cristóbal de Las Casas is one of the most romantic cities in the world, recognized as the Magic Town.
Palenque
To the northwest of the state of Chiapas and nestled in the heart of a rainforest of tropical climate, approximately 290 km. from the Capital City and 220 km. from San Cristobal de las Casas. Very close to the city of Palenque is one of the most important archaeological sites in the Mayan world
Tonalá
Tonalá is a city to the southwest of Chiapas and head of the IX Istmo-Costa region; considered the third city in economic importance of the state; It is located in the transition of the Pacific Coastal Plain and the Sierra Madre de Chiapas.
Tapachula
Tapachula, almost at the foot of the Tacaná volcano, is the center of region VIII and is 120m above sea level. It stands economically as a gateway to Central America and to the narrow Pacific plain.
MAP OF PLACES OF INTEREST
Tapachula
Tonalá
CHIAPAS
Palenque
San Cristóbal de las Casas
Chiapa de Corzo
Tuxtla Gutiérrez
Lagunas de Montebello
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