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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Deportes en San Cristobal

San Cristóbal de las Casas is a colonial city with great cultural and ethnic diversity, which is also reflected in its sports practices.

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.

The city has a long soccer tradition

Soccer is the king of sports in San Cristóbal de las Casas, where it is lived with passion and pride. The

La Enseñanza

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

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?

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.

Ocozocoautla de Espinosa is a town located in the center of the state of Chiapas, in Mexico, which has a long and rich history dating back to pre-Hispanic times. Its name comes from Nahuatl and means "forest of cocozotes", which are animals similar to raccoons. Before the arrival of the Spanish, the town was inhabited by the Zoques, an indigenous ethnic group that still preserves its language and traditions.

Copainalá

This charming town of Zoque origin offers a unique experience of nature, culture and history.

Copainalá is one of the recently named Magical Towns of Mexico, and it is no wonder. This town, located in the northwest of the state of Chiapas, has a lot to offer travelers looking for an authentic and charming destination.

Its name comes from the Nahuatl coa-painal-lan, which means “place of the snakes that ran.” According to tradition, this was the birthplace of the parents of Malintzin or Malinche, the famous interpreter of Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico.

Vista del centro

Founded in 1528 by the Spanish conquistador Diego de Mazariegos, it was the first capital of the state until 1892, when the powers were transferred to Tuxtla Gutiérrez. Since then, San Cristóbal has preserved its colonial charm, its ethnic diversity and its cultural richness, which make it a unique and fascinating tourist destination.

San Cristóbal de las Casas is a Mexican city located in the state of Chiapas, in the Los Altos region. 

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.

View of the front of the temple and arch of Del Carmen

This construction, unique in Mexico, is considered part of the Chiapaneco Mudéjar sample collection due to its square floor plan with massive proportions, its ornamental applications in mortar and the octagonal wooden vault with an eight-pointed star, reminiscent of Islamic art paneling.

Front view of the church of El Cerrillo

In 1780 it was the parish of the neighborhoods of El Cerrillo, Mexicanos and Cuxtitali. Its architecture

La Merced y el Museo del Ambar

The Church of La Merced was the first convent and church founded after the initiative of four Mercedarian friars from Guatemala in 1537. The simplicity of its architecture is due to the little influence that this order had on the religious and civil life of the province. The interior of the sacristy preserves the original construction of a semicircular arch and a continuous barrel vault. In the 18th century, the main altarpiece and the sides were built, as well as the upper and lower choir.

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.

View from the back of the church of Santo Domingo.

The church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán in San Cristobal de las Casas

San Cristóbal de las Casas is a city located in the state of Chiapas, Mexico, distinguished by its cultural and historical wealth. Among its most emblematic buildings is the church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, a jewel of the New Spanish Baroque that surprises with its pink façade and exuberant ornamentation.

Unos de sus pasillos de La Enseñanza

Of Teaching, Town House