Tourist Guide Tuxtla Gutiérrez
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 the second highest revenue in the state.
Due to its geographical location, it was made the capital in 1892. Tuxtla Gutierrez today acts as the main gateway to Chiapas for tourists and is often used by companies and governmental organizations to hold conferences and meetings.
The climate is warm and humid all-year-round. The annual average temperature is around 25°C. Travel can be avoided between March and May, when temperatures can escalate up to 37°C.
Tuxtla Gutiérrez was once a Spanish colony, prior to which several Indian tribes settled here, offering this city an eclectic mix of people. With a population of 567,000, the locals are mainly engaged in commerce and industry.
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