Chiapas, Mexico has an area of 74,211 sq km and about 4,293,400 inhabitants. Its capital is Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
Chiapas is bounded by the Mexican states of Tabasco, Veracruz and Oaxaca, on the east by Guatemala and on the south by the Pacific Ocean. The topography of this region is extremely diverse with hilly ranges, valleys, volcanoes, rivers and lakes.
Prior to pre-Hispanic times, the region was originally inhabited by Native American tribes such as the Mayans and Olmecs.
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Destinations Chiapas
| Palenque | |
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| In the Mexican State of Chiapas, close to the Usumacinta River lies the Maya archaeological site called as Palenque. The altitude of this place is 150 meters above sea level. It... | |
| San Cristobal de las Casas | |
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San Cristobal de las Casas is located in the temperate highlands of Chiapas State in Mexico. It lies in the lush green Valle de... |
| Tuxtla Gutiérrez | |
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| Tuxtla Gutiérrez is the capital of and the largest city in the state of Chiapas in South Mexico. It is the cultural centre of the state and earns... | |
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Latest attractions Chiapas
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San Cristobal de las Casas - Travel Guide |
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Tuxtla Gutiérrez - Travel Guide |
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Palenque - Introduction |
