Chiapas, seguridad y turismo

Chiapas, one of Mexico's richest states in culture and biodiversity, has recently come under the spotlight due to security issues.

The Current Situation

According to recent reports, the Employers' Confederation of the Mexican Republic (Coparmex) has highlighted that there is a black figure of unreported crimes of up to 90.5 percent. This figure, although alarming, should not be interpreted as a complete reflection of the security situation in Chiapas, since it may also indicate a lack of confidence in the institutions in charge of security and justice.

Parque Los Humedales

Los Humedales, is the first park in the country that rescues a swamp, it has an important environmental component, since it is oriented to the rescue of the natural habitat of the area, that is, the flora and fauna, and it is also a space for family recreation , of special beauty.

Waterfall at El Chorreadero

Chiapas is a state of Mexico that offers a wide variety of tourist attractions, from archaeological zones to magical towns, passing through national parks and ecological reserves. However, one of the most impressive and least known places is the El Chorreadero Waterfall, an underground river that emerges from a cave and cascades down, forming a series of natural pools framed by jungle vegetation.

Orchid refuge in Chiapas

Located in the hills that surround to the north of San Cristóbal de las Casas, this botanical garden is the place where a "watcher of these flowers" takes care of some of its species and protects them from extinction.

The watefall El Velo de Novia, one of four waterfalls in the El Chiflón

If you are a nature lover and you like adventures, you cannot miss visiting the Velo de novia ecotourism center, located in the municipality of Tzimol, in the state of Chiapas. This place offers you the opportunity to admire one of the most impressive waterfalls in Mexico, with a height of 120 meters, which is formed by the bed of the San Vicente River. The name bridal veil is due to the fact that the waterfall has the shape of a delicate white lace that contrasts with the green of the vegetation.

Entrance of Mammoth cave

If you are one of those who like to explore mysterious places full of nature, you cannot miss the mammoth cave, an impressive rock formation that is located just 7 kilometers from San Cristóbal de las Casas, the most emblematic Magical Town of Chiapas.

The mammoth cave is part of an ecotourism park that offers various activities to enjoy a day full of fun and adrenaline. You will be able to practice rappelling, zip-lining, zip-lining, rafting, horseback riding and camping, as well as admiring the beauty of the mountainous landscape and the stream that runs through the place.

Waterfall El Arcoiris, one of four in the park El Chiflón

Can you imagine walking along a path surrounded by lush vegetation, listening to the murmur of a river that transforms into turquoise waterfalls?