The State of Chiapas is located in the south tip of Mexico, bordered by the states of Oaxaca, Veracruz and Tabasco and the Central American country of Guatemala. The state is extremely rich in water and other natural resources; its jungles and highlands are great producers of valuable hardwoods and are home to an incredible variety of other flora and fauna as well as some of Mexico’s most fascinating Mayan archaeological sites
Palenque ruins, Chiapas
Its cities such as the State capital, Tuxtla Gutierrez, the gem of San Cristóbal de las Casas, Comitán de Dominguez and Tapachula, and it´s smaller communities which include Chiapa de Corzo, San Juan de Chamula, Las Margaritas and Huixtla, all possess a rich, historical and ethnic heritage strongly rooted in the culture of the indigenous societies of the region
Places and information of Interest
- Tuxtla Gutierrez – Capital of the Chiapas
- San Cristobal de las Casas – Highland colonial gem
- Chiapa de Corzo – principal gateway to the majestic Sumidero Canyon
- Comitan de Dominguez – historic city in the central highlands
- Other cities of Chiapas – including Tonalá and Tapachula
- Chiapas Archaeological Sites – Palenque, Bonampak, Yaxchilan, Chincultik, Tenam Puente, Tonina…
- Natural attractions and Biosphere Reserves of Chiapas – Selva el Ocote, El Triunfo, Agua Azul, Montes Azules and more…
- Surfing in Chiapas – where the waves are
- The Mayan Gastronomy and Culinary Tradition of Chiapas and other Southern Mexican states
- Arts and Crafts of Chiapas – weaving and other textiles, wooden carving and furniture, basketry and pottery
- Hotel search and compare for Tuxtla Gutierrez, San Cristobal de las Casas, Palenque and other Chiapas and Mexico destinations
The Climate of Chiapas, Mexico
Most of the State of Chiapas is humid rain forest, with only the northern part of the Central Valley of Chiapas being dry. The mean temperature is 20º C., although in the lowlands 40º C. has been reached. Cool nighttime temperatures usually reign in the area of San Cristóbal de las Casas in the central highlands.
As in all of Mexico, the summer months, from June through the end of September, constitute the rainy season. Though usually tropical rains are steady during the wet season in that they can fall practically every day, or at least several times a week, their duration is usually relatively short with a tendency toward sudden, heavy afternoon and evening showers or rainstorms rather than tedious day-long sprinkles.
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Originally posted 2009-10-13 16:36:53.
