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.
A 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.
B 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.
C 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.
D Agua Azul
The Cascadas de Agua Azul are a series of waterfalls found on the Xanil River in the southern Mexican state of Chiapas.
E Montebello Lakes
Lagunas de Montebello, or Montebello Lakes, is a national park in the Mexican state of Chiapas, near the border with Guatemala, comprising…
F Saint Domingo Church
The beautiful 17th-century church is a natural dominant of the charming colonial center. What a beautiful monument!
G 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…
H 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.
I 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.
J 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,…
K Chiapa de Corzo
Chiapa de Corzo is a small city and municipality situated in the west-central part of the Mexican state of Chiapas.
L Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve
The Lacandon Jungle is an area of rainforest which stretches from Chiapas, Mexico, into Guatemala.
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