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Living cultures
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Natural reserves
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Colonial art and historical monuments
Museums
Folk arts
Gastronomy
Chiapas Romantic
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The natural and cultural elements of the Chiapas Highlands place this region among the most interesting places for the visitor who seeks a balance between cultural and natural tourism.
From San Cristobal de las Casas converge the roads that lead to know a world where the hills, valleys, forests, caves and springs are loaded with a deep spiritual meaning thanks to the double and intimate relationship of its original Tseltal-Tsotsil peoples with the mestizo metropolis.
The natural attractions are of splendid beauty, as can be seen in the caves of Rancho Nuevo, El Arcotete, the Grotto of the Mammoth or the caves of Teopisca.
The proud descendants of the Mayan culture coexist with modern society creating a cultural mosaic rarely found in Mexico, which makes this area one of the best options for traveling to Chiapas.
Living cultures
The entire route is linked to the traditional cultures of the native peoples, with visible aspects such as costumes, handicrafts, gastronomy, festivals and rituals, vernacular architecture, among other aspects. This region was a place of great interest for the anthropological currents of the 20th century, which gave rise to numerous studies, literature and films. It is enough to remember Juan Pérez Jolote by Ricardo Pozas and many other literary pieces of the indigenous cycle such as those of Rosario Castellanos, who worked in the communities in the middle of the century.
The Tsotsil and Tsetsal ethnic groups, proud descendants of the Mayan culture, coexist with modern society, creating a cultural mosaic few can admire in Mexico, which makes this route one of the best options to enter the multicultural part of Chiapas.
Traditional holidays
January
January 12 to 15
Festivities in Honor of the Lord of Esquipulas
Place: Chiapas
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January 20 to 22
Fair in Honor of Saint Sebastian Martyr
Place: Zinacantán, Chiapas
February
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February 28 to March 5
Carnival of San Juan Chamula
Place: Chamula, Chiapas
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February 1 to 28
Tajimal K’in Carnival
Place: Tenejapa, Chiapas
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February 2
Candlemas Day
Place: Chiapas
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February 22 to March 15
K’in Tajimol Carnival
Place: Zinacantán, Chiapas
March
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March 20 to January 31
Feria de la Primavera y de la Paz
Place: San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas
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March 29 to April 5
Easter in Chiapas
Place: Chiapas
May
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May 3
Day of the Holy Cross
Place: Chiapas
July
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July 16
Feast of the Virgin of Carmen
Place: San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas
August
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August 8 to 11
Feast of San Lorenzo
Place: Zinacantán, Chiapas
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August 4
Day of Santo Domingo de Guzmán
Place: Chiapas
September
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September 13 to 16
Fiestas Patrias in Chiapas
Place: Chiapas
November
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November 14 to 16
El Mequé: A Celebration for Everyone
Place: Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas
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November 28 to 30
Baroque International Cervantino Festival
Place: San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas
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November 1 to 2
The day of all saints and the Day of the Dead
Place: Chamula, Chiapas
December
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December 3 to 13
Festivities in Honor of Saint Lucy, Virgin and Martyr
Place: San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas
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December 12
Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe
Place: Chiapas
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December 19 to 21
Christmas
Place: Chiapas
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Natural reserves
Chiapas surprises for its biodiversity, but also for its natural resources, as well as for the tourist possibilities found in its great rivers, lakes, majestic mountains, multitude of canals and estuaries on the coast, with their own characteristics that form an intricate network of possibilities where plant and animal life has found the ideal environments for each form of life represented in Chiapas.
This Soconusco Region is one of the areas with the greatest biodiversity, distributed in the three large natural reserves, habitat of unique and very important bird species, such as the peacock, or the sacred quetzal; mammal species such as the tapir, the puma or the jaguar. Hence the importance of being able to continue conserving and preserving these ecosystems for future generations of our wonderful Chiapas.
Adventure trip
Colonial art and historical monuments
Famous for its pre-Hispanic heritage, Chiapas is also rich in colonial art. It contributes to the Mexican viceroyalty, the personality that gives it the Central American character, since the entity is a meeting point of the culture and history of Mexico and the countries of Central America.
Museums
History is part of our lives, and museums are especially important for today's generation, since they allow us to learn about the art and culture of human beings through the centuries, as well as the scientific knowledge achieved since ancient times.
Folk arts
Chiapas handicrafts are the product of the passion, dedication and talent of women and men from different cultures, whose work reflects the emotion towards life and the search for beauty.
Gastronomy
The experience of getting to know the region is an approach to the current and changing cultural traditions, which oscillates between the cuisine of the communities linked to the flavors of the milpa and the cuisine of San Cristobal, where diverse influences converge. The posh, a strong drink made from corn, and the bread soup typical of San Cristobal are the best examples. It is also worth mentioning that this city is one of the main gastronomic centers of the state.
Chiapas Romantic
The main destination of this route is the Jovel Valley, which in ancient times offered the ideal situation, mild climate and strategic location for Diego de Mazariegos to found the Royal City of Chiapa in 1528. In the current historic center of San Cristobal de Las Casas converge roofs, flowery patios, corner balconies, baroque facades, neoclassical and Mudejar style buildings, colorful handicrafts, exquisite gastronomy, ceremonies, processions, popular festivities and old legends.
In addition to its priceless heritage of art and tradition, the city can be the setting for your next event, which will captivate you.
In addition to its priceless heritage of art and tradition, the city can be the setting for your next event, which will captivate you.
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