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¡Chiapas Spirit of the Mayan World!

Chiapas is a spirit of freedom, consciousness, mysticism and  adventure; to enter its territory is to be transported to places  where every day is honored through its charm, fantasy and  enigma, offering unique experiences to anyone who has the  desire to live intensely and unforgettably.  

Chiapas is a destination with attractions for all tastes, from  mountains and cliffs with exquisite landscapes, impressive  waterfalls that steal sighs for its splendor and beautiful beaches  to relax; to impressive biosphere reserves with species of flora  and fauna that can not be observed anywhere else in the world.  But that's not all, Chiapas is also home to cities of great history,  with a rich artistic and cultural heritage, as well as towns and  communities where the people keep alive their millenary legacy.  Dare to open the door to infinite emotions and visit a land for  memory and evocation; a destination that cannot be missing in  any traveler's list. Visit Chiapas, spirit of the Mayan world.

 

     

Experiences

Nature and adventure, living cultures, archaeology, gastronomy,  romance, ecotourism centers and exquisite cuisine. In Chiapas  you will always find a unique, sensory and fun experience; we  are a destination for all tastes with a wide range of experiences,  which could go from drinking coffee in a coffee farm in the  mountains to releasing newborn turtles in a reserve in Puerto  Arista.

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Sima de las Cotorras

This famous Sima is actually a cavity in the earth, with  160 meters in diameter and 140 meters deep, it is  believed that this hole was formed by thousands of years  of erosion, although another theory considers that it could  be a cavern whose roof collapsed.

Sima de las Cotorras

Fincas Cafetaleras

Coffee is a beverage that awakens the deepest passion  among those who are accustomed to starting their routine  with it, having one more after lunch, and why not, another  one to accompany the afternoon.

Fincas Cafetaleras

Living Cultures

Centuries ago, during what is now known as the Classic  period (200-900 A.D.), the Maya people created a unique  and magnificent culture.

Living Cultures

Cañón del Sumidero

The Sumidero Canyon is perhaps one of the most  impressive attractions that Mexico treasures in Chiapas.

Cañón del Sumidero

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Pueblos Mágicos (Magical Towns)

Epic Mayan archeological sites, beautiful colonial architecture,  traditional festivities and natural wonders are the attractions  you will find when touring the magical towns of Chiapas: San  Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapa de Corzo, Comitan de  Dominguez and Palenque, destinations that, for their tradition,  buildings, gastronomy, and history, without forgetting their  people, have been recognized with this distinction.

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Copainala

Copainala is a town with history, we are the Zoque culture that remains alive, that is present, that speaks, lives, and transmits the knowledge inherited from our ancestors, preserving our traditions as they taught them to us.

Copainala

Copainalá

Copainalá is a town with history, we are the Zoque culture that remains alive, that is present, that speaks, lives, and transmits the knowledge inherited from our ancestors, preserving our traditions as they taught them to us.

Copainalá

Ocozocoautla de Espinosa

The mysticism is present in its majestic festivities, traditions, and fascinating culture, the architectural beauty of its monuments that preserves its original architecture, dating from the sixteenth, seventeenth, and nineteenth centuries.

Ocozocoautla de Espinosa

San Cristóbal de Las Casas

This beautiful Magic Town, located in the Jovel Valley, is a  colorful city that enjoys a temperate climate and at the  same time a strategic location.

San Cristóbal de Las Casas

Palenque

Palenque developed as one of the most notable cities of the Classic Maya period, seat of a  powerful dynasty that dominated the mountains of northern Chiapas and the plains of Tabasco;  territory that some researchers have now recognized as the kingdom of Lakamhá

Palenque

Comitán de Domínguez

Colonial Comitán, Pueblo Mágico, heir to ancient indigenous settlements, was founded by the  Dominicans shortly after the arrival of the Spaniards to the region of the Llanos in the 16th  century.

Comitán de Domínguez

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Archaeological zones

Our history has been steeped in grandeur since ancient times, it  was here that the Maya left their mark hundreds of years ago.  Myths, rituals, architecture and nature are the guides in this  journey to the past and present of Chiapas. Surprising  mountain scenery and rivers, as well as jungles and forests, in  search of the soul of our people, get ready to embark on a  journey straight to the heart of our land!

Toniná

Located 85 kilometers from San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Toniná is a sacred space made up of an  artificial mountain with seven platforms

Toniná

Yaxchilan

Yaxchilan is an ancient Mayan city located on the riverside of the Usumacinta river,  on the border of Chiapas with Guatemala.

Yaxchilan

Bonampak

Bonampak Archaeological Zone Mayan world means “painted walls” located in the heart of the Lacandona Jungle.

Bonampak

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Based on the high quality and experience of Conexstur, we present you a selection of the best itineraries, experiences and products throughout Mexico selected meticulously by Conexstur and its partners.

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13 July 2023
CHIAPAS… A GIFT FROM NATURE

CHIAPAS… A GIFT FROM NATURE

Day 1: Tuxtla Gutiérrez Sumidero Canyon and Chiapa de Corzo – SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS Transfer to the pier for a boat ride through the SUMIDERO CANYON*, one of the most spectacular natural reserves in Mexico, it is a geological fault formed 36 million years ago. years, with limestone walls that rise to more than 1000 meters. high, caves and waterfalls, among which the “Christmas Tree” stands out, which is a rock formation, at the end of the visit to CHIAPA DE CORZO, a city that was the first settlement founded by the Spanish with its Mudéjar fountain, better known as ” La Pila”, was built in the 16th century and is a great example of colonial architecture with a marked Spanish-Arabic influence. Continuation to San Cristóbal de las Casas. Accommodation. Day 2: San Cristóbal de las Casas Montebello Lagoons and Chiflon Waterfalls Breakfast. Visit five of the fifty-six MONTEBELLO lagoons, famous for the colors of their waters that are due to the combination of the type of bottom soil, the vegetation, and the refraction of light, we will also visit the impressive CHIFLON waterfall with approximately 150 meters high. Accommodation. Day 3: San Cristóbal de las Casas Chamula […]

19 July 2023
SELVA MAYA JUNGLE 2023

SELVA MAYA JUNGLE 2023

The Lacandon Jungle is located in the southeast of Chiapas. It is a unique place for its natural beauty, Mayan culture, exuberant wildlife and humid jungle climate. This natural paradise is perfect for ecotourism and adventure tourism. Day 1: Villahermosa – Finca Vallescondido Meet and greet with a local representative and transfer to Finca Vallescondido, one of the most beautiful tourist centers in Chiapas. Its strategic location provides an encounter with calm in middle of a wild paradise. A luxury in the middle of the Lacandon Jungle and located inside a ranch on the shores of the Southern Border Highway, has preserved the vegetation jungle and harmony with the natural environment, using stone limestone as part of its interior decoration in each of its rooms in which it is possible to cool off under the light of the fireflies that visit the place, on a hot and moonlit night full. Day 2: Finca Vallescondido – Yaxchilán – Bonampak – Finca Vallescondido After breakfast we head towards Frontera Corozal. Once there, you will board a boat that will take you through the waters of the Usumacinta River to the impressive archaeological site of Yaxchilán. It is one of the largest Mayan […]

17 July 2023
CHIAPAS A WONDERFUL IMMERSION

CHIAPAS A WONDERFUL IMMERSION

Discover the heartland of Chiapas along amazing routes – feel embraced by jungle, culture and people. Combine this module with your preferred additional destinations in Chiapas and connect it for experiences beyond your expectations. Day 1: San Cristóbal De Las Casas – Toniná – Nahá Start of services with pick up in San Cristóbal de las Casas to drive into the central lacandon valleys of Chiapas. Visit the interesting archaeological site of Toniná, where the pyramid is build on the natural slopes of a great hill. The artwork is worth to be seen there, as it is also the great outlook from high up over the landscape. In the afternoon, arrival in Nahá Lacandon community for resting time of day/evening at leisure and overnight in community huts. Day 2: Nahá – Metzabok – Valle Escondido Morning visit walk in Nahá Lacandon community to see and learn about local way of all day living and traditions, as well as to reach an outlook tower over the jungle to observe birdlife. Later morning departure drive from Nahá to get deeper into the Lacandon jungle and reach Metzabok community next to a wonderful landscape of hills and lakes. Have a boat ride here […]

13 July 2023
MAGICAL CHIAPAS

MAGICAL CHIAPAS

The nature and ancient culture of the Mayan world have made Chiapas a dream place. Its artistic manifestations and traditions stand out with the majesty of its jungles full of mysticism. Day 1: Tuxtla Gutiérrez Arrival at Tuxtla International Airport Gutierrez. A two-hour tour of the Sumidero Canyon, to admire its flora and fauna. This geological fault line was formed more than 12 million years ago, and its natural walls are more than 700 m high. Lodging in Tuxtla Gutierrez. Day 2: Coffee Tour Transfer to the Coffee Zone of Chiapas. Tour through one of the regions with the highest coffee production in Mexico. Visit a plantation, a traditional coffee roasting house, or a local roastery, and gourmet coffee tasting. Lodging in Coffee Farm. Day 3: Zoque Gastronomy in Ocozocoautla Tour through a local cultural area and visit a traditional kitchen where it will be possible to prepare Zoque food from Chiapas and accompany it with delicious coffee. Lodging in San Cristobal de las Casas. Day 4: Palenque Visit the ancient archaeological site of Palenque, one of the most important cities of the Classic period in the Mayan area, where culture is preserved together with the majesty of its ceremonial […]

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6 June 2022
Chiapas- 4 examples of the incredible fauna

Chiapas- 4 examples of the incredible fauna

Chiapas is the second most biodiverse region in Mexico in terms of flora and fauna, thanks mainly to the Lacandon Jungle which, with an area of one million hectares, contains 20% of Mexico’s species.

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22 August 2022
Chiapas- Traditional Zoque cuisine

Chiapas- Traditional Zoque cuisine

Copoya is a delegation belonging to the municipality of Tuxtla Gutierrez, known mainly for its adobe, brick, or bajareque buildings, as well as tile roofs and wooden doors.

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21 December 2022
Living Culture in Chiapas

Living Culture in Chiapas

In Chiapas culture is manifested in many ways, such as in the gastronomy or murals, in the stories that parents tell their children, and in the unique way of life of some communities; but today we want to talk about their festivities, because through these “small universes” the traditions of the people of Chiapas are encapsulated in their most vivid expression. The festivities are as diverse as their original peoples and as firm as their roots, still unshakable by the passage of time. Download complete PDF

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21 December 2022
Tapachula and its High Altitude Experiences.

Tapachula and its High Altitude Experiences.

Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, also known as the pearl of Soconusco, has abundant riches to show the world all around it; many of them are true high-altitude experiences, the recommendations for touring this area are… Download complete PDF

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El carnaval Zoque Coiteco

that give  identity to the region. In Coita, as Ocozocoautla is also  known (south of the country), the carnival, besides  preserving the traditions as one of the largest and most  recognized celebrations, also contributes to the region’s  economy, as it is visited and enjoyed by national and  international tourists. 

El carnaval Zoque Coiteco
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Fiesta de la Candelaria

Tuxtla Chico, is a municipality on the border with  Guatemala, known for its izapeña culture, for its many  traditional mosaics. It is called by many as the Land of  God or the Land of the Machetes. 

Fiesta de la Candelaria
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Fiesta grande de Chiapa de Corzo

Traditional festival, which consists of music, dance, crafts,  food and religious ceremonies. The recognized parachicos  and chiapanecas participate, among other characters such as the chunta and tuxtlequitas, a great party without a  doubt the best in the state, full of colors and tradition.   The city of Chiapa de Corzo celebrates the mestizo  integration with a community ritual, the best known and  most intense of the Chiapaneco world: the Parachicos  party, “the Great Party of Chiapa”. The whole city  participates in it, one of the greatest traditional  celebrations in Mexico, which culminates with the “big  meal” eaten in community. This celebration is famous for  the colorful parade of the Parachicos -masked dancers-,  the parade of floats that is headed by the representation  of the legendary figure of the benefactress Doña María de  Angulo and the simulation of a naval combat with  fireworks that takes place in the Grijalva River on the night  of January 21. Special masses are celebrated and  traditional dances are performed.The term Fiesta Grande is because the inhabitants of that  city celebrate together several saints: the Lord of  Esquipulas, San Antonio Abad and the main one San  Sebastian, the patron saint.  

Fiesta grande de Chiapa de Corzo
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