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View of Real de Guadalupe from Diego Dugelay

View of Real De Guadalupe from Diego Dugelay

San Cristóbal de las Casas has evolved over time into the vibrant tourist and cultural destination that it is today. Previously known as a small mountain town, today it is recognized as a Magical Town in Mexico, and is a popular destination for those looking for an authentic and diverse experience in terms of culture and tradition.

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La ciénaga

Dozens of small rivers flowed through the Cerro de los Hummingbirds, and small mirrors of water from the Cerro de las Tripas de Jaguar bathed the meadows.

The Marsh, Part I

At first, the highest lake in those mountains was a liquid mirror that reflected the sky. Its waters were nourished by the streams that descended singing from the Hill of the Bearded Trees. Veins of water ran quickly, jumping over the branches. Dozens of small rivers flowed through the Cerro de los Hummingbirds, and small mirrors of water from the Cerro de las Tripas de Jaguar bathed the meadows. Silver threads filled the mountains of the Wind with joy and streams, which descended argünderos.

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Presentación de banderas

Momento en que los alféreces se dirigen hacia el templo de San Ildefonso para la presentación de banderas ante el jManojel | El Santo Entierro

Tenejapa, es uno de los pueblos originarios de los Altos de Chiapas, un lugar donde aún prevalece el arraigo hacia los rituales, de una conexión profunda con sus ancestros, en fusión con la visión occidental, el sincretismo. Por ello sus ceremonias y ofrendas aún tienen destellos de los antepasados, las abuelas y los abuelos de la gran civilización maya.
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Cristina Arreola vuelve poesía la voz que lapidaron

Cristina Arreola turns the voice that was stoned into poetry

Women write because history will never be enough to name us. There are so many of us who have hidden ourselves in anonymous names, initials or pseudonyms, it seems that there is a tacit comfort in this authoritarian oblivion.

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Cultural center del Carmen

Front of the Cultural center of del Carmen

In the convent of La Encarnaciòn of Conceptionist nuns, the only convent for nuns in Ciudad Real, built in 1597, instruction was given on the feminine arts of the time. Its Construction was authorized by Felipe II by Royal Decree on November 30, 1595.

The hospital, the asylum, the girls' school and arts and crafts workshops, the Institute of Sciences and Arts, the barracks and a Masonic temple were established in the place. When the Conceptionist nuns abandoned the city, the cult of the Ministry of the Incarnation ended, and that of Our Lady of Mount Carmel prevailed.

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Wapani - Cultural center

Wapani Cultural center

Wapani is an independent cultural space located in the historic center of San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas. Its name means "butterfly" in the Tzotzil Mayan language. It is a place where workshops, shows, spaces for coexistence and artistic expression are offered for all ages and tastes. Wapani is a cultural center that seeks to promote diversity, creativity and social integration through art and culture. It is a cheerful, colorful and welcoming place, where you can enjoy a variety of activities such as music, dance, theater, cinema, literature, yoga, meditation and more.

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La Enseñanza

La Enseñanza

On August 15, 1915, Professor María Adelina Flores and Engineer Carlos Z.

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Waterfall Arcoiris in the park of el Chiflon

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?

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Legend has it that any traveler who crosses through the gate of the Ciudad Real will stay there forever

The magic that that door possessed was very powerful.

Legend has it that any traveler who crosses through the gate of the Ciudad Real will stay there forever. The magic that that door possessed was very powerful. The majestic monument attracted all the travelers who wandered around, making them fall in love with its beautiful architecture and bright colors. His figure projected confidence and his bow enticed travelers to pass under him. It was no coincidence that they were drawn to that door, because deep down they knew that if they walked through it they would be happy for the rest of their lives.

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The church of San Cristobal

Vista de la Iglesia de San Cristobal

A temple that dates from the 18th century and that keeps the image of the patron saint of the city
The San Cristobalito Church, also known as San Cristobalito, is one of the most emblematic attractions of San Cristóbal de las Casas, a colonial city located in the state of Chiapas, Mexico. It is a small temple that is located on top of the Cerrito de San Cristóbal, from where you can appreciate a beautiful panoramic view of the city and its surroundings.

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Kikimundo

Kiki Mundo is a space for the enjoyment and enjoyment of the senses, where there are exhibitions and it is a place to share experiences. At Kikimundo they design, produce and sell decorative and functional objects, artistic reproductions and publications made from the work of Kiki Suárez. Through their products, they are committed to creative development, collaboration and constant research into materials and processes to create educational, handcrafted, enduring and environmentally friendly objects that raise awareness and beautify the world.

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The church of San Ramon

El parque de San Ramon

The San Ramón neighborhood was formed by the donation of land made by Don Ramón Larrainzar in 1849, when he was interim governor of the State of Chiapas, due to pressure from the impoverished inhabitants of the city, mainly from the La Merced neighborhood, and due to rumors of a feared indigenous uprising due to the dispossession they were suffering of their most fertile lands.