Il meglio di Chiapas

Chiapas Essentials

Chiapas contains a concentration of Mexico’s most significant Maya archaeological sites and diverse natural landscapes. This collection includes the jungle-shrouded ruins of Palenque and the massive acropolis of Toniná. Natural highlights feature the 1,000-meter limestone walls of Sumidero Canyon, the turquoise cascades of Agua Azul, and the multi-colored Montebello Lakes. Cultural landmarks include the Baroque architecture of San Cristóbal de las Casas and the indigenous syncretic traditions of San Juan Chamula, alongside the expansive Lacandon Jungle biosphere.

Chiapas Essentials — Mappa

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El Chiflón Waterfall

A series of turquoise cascades on the San Vicente River, featuring the 120-meter-high Velo de Novia waterfall. A steep uphill trail leads to multiple viewpoints overlooking limestone pools and the surrounding valley.

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Palenque

Palenque, also anciently known in the Itza Language as Lakamhaʼ, was a Maya city state in southern Mexico that perished in the 8th century.

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Sumidero Canyon

Sumidero Canyon is a deep natural canyon located just north of the city of Chiapa de Corzo in the state of Chiapas, in southern Mexico.

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Agua Azul

The Cascadas de Agua Azul are a series of waterfalls found on the Xanil River in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas.

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Montebello Lakes

Lagunas de Montebello, or Montebello Lakes, is a national park in the Mexican state of Chiapas, near the border with Guatemala, comprising…

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Saint Domingo Church

The beautiful 17th-century church is a natural dominant of the charming colonial center. What a beautiful monument!

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Misol Há

The Cascada de Misol-Há is a waterfall located in the Municipality of Salto de Agua, 20 kilometers from Palenque by the road that leads…

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San Juan Chamula Church

San Juan Chamula is a municipality and township in the Mexican state of Chiapas. It is situated some 2.9 km from San Cristóbal de las Casas.

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Cathedral of San Cristobal

The colorful Baroque facade of this church stands out from its surroundings. It survived many earthquakes and still retains its splendor.

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Toniná

Tonina is a pre-Columbian archaeological site and ruined city of the Maya civilization located in what is now the Mexican state of Chiapas,…

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Chiapa de Corzo

Chiapa de Corzo is a small city and municipality situated in the west-central part of the Mexican state of Chiapas.

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Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve

The Lacandon Jungle is an area of rainforest which stretches from Chiapas, Mexico, into Guatemala.