Natural Beauties: Miramar Lake:

Laguna Miramar, which is only a few km away from the Guatemalan border. Ringed by the jungles of Chiapas, Laguna Miramar is regarded as one of Mexico's most remote and exquisite lakes. The 16 square km lake is said to maintain a beautiful temperature all year round and is virtually unpolluted.

Canyon cruise:
To get there we left San Cristobal de las Casas early and drove the exhilarating route between San Cristobal and Chiapa de Corzo through the Chiapan highlands. The road is a series of winding hairpin turns on the side of a mountain, crossing the ridge line several times. We started out in the fog which turned to intermittent rain all the way. One mistake on the plunge side of the road and we'd be history. Things didn't clear-up until the descent down to Chiapa de Corzo. By the time we got into town and found the dock we were more than ready for a chauffeured boat ride. Chiapa de Corzo is on the Grijalva River. The tour goes 35 kilometers (23 miles) north to the Chicoasen hydroelectric dam. The scenery is rather common place until you pass under the bridge (photo below) and then things start to get interesting.

Other important population centers in Chiapas include San Cristbal de las Casas, Comitn, and Tapachula. Located in Southwestern Mexico, it is the southernmost State of Mexico. It is bordered by the states of Tabasco to the north, Veracruz to the northwest and Oaxaca to the west. To the east Chiapas borders Guatemala, and to the south the Pacific Ocean. Chiapas is home to the ancient Mayan ruins of Palenque, Yaxchiln, Bonampak, and Chinkultic. It is also home to one of the largest indigenous populations in the country with twelve federally recognized ethnicities. Much of the states history is centered on the subjugation of these peoples with occasional rebellions. The last of these rebellions was the 1994 Zapatista uprising, which not only succeeded in obtaining new rights for indigenous people,[9] but also constructed a world in which they have realized their own vision of freedom and autonomy, and continue to fight for a world in which other worlds are possible

Venture through The Mayan World:

The coffee route (Finca Ireland):

Lacandon jungle:
The Lacandon in Chiapas is also home to a number of important Mayan archeological sites including Palenque, Yaxchilan and Bonampak, with numerous smaller sites which remain partially or fully unexcavated. This rainforest, especially the area inside the Biosphere Reserve, is a source of political tension, pitting the EZLN or Zapatistas and their indigenous allies who want to farm the land against international environmental groups and the Lacandon Maya.
Members Team: Barrera Cuevas Jos Isrrael Patio Lpez David
Contreras Arteaga Juan Jos Rosales Ramrez Miguel A. Ortega Lpez Arturo

Mayan mysteries:

Natural Wonders:

Venture: El chorreadero:
The cave of the Chorreadero has some steps that are fairly steep leading into it. Once inside you can cross the stream above the waterfalls and climb onto a long rock ledge

Chiapas:
It is divided into 118 municipalities and its capital city is Tuxtla Gutirrez.

inside the cave. That ledge leads back deeper into the cave. We didnt have a flashlight with us, if we did, we could have gone as far back into the cave as we liked. There are no improvements or safety measures inside of the cave, so anything that could happen to you when you climb back into the cave is your own fault. I love that! Kelly and I plan a return trip very soon. We will bring some lights and a tripod so I can try to photograph deeper inside the cave.

Pozol de Cacao -- pozol is made by grinding boiled corn kernels to form the moist paste called masa, stirring the masa into water, and adding a pinch of salt or sugar; this one has ground cacao (chocolate) added Tascalate -- foamy cold drink of ground, toasted corn, cacao, seeds, and the brightly orange condiment achiote. Night life: The nightlife in Chiapas is as diverse as the landscapes of its different regions. Nighttime activities and attractions vary depending on the area. In Tuxtla Gutierrez for instance, it is common to see young and old gathered together at the Marimba Park in the evenings to listen to live Marimba bands. There are many cafes and it is also customary to watch the performances at Las Pichanchas Restaurant, where there is a comical re-enactment of old Indian customs and dances, and of course there are also modern attractions such as bars and clubs in Tuxtla as well. In Palenque the most popular restaurant is Don Mucho's, also known as El Panchan. This bar features live performances every night featuring a different guest band, and it is a great place for all the family. In Tapachula it is customary to attend a club or bar to watch a soccer game with friends and enjoy a drink or a nice cold beer. In San Cristobal de las Casas people usually walk along the Tourist Promenade before going to a bar, club, or cafe. Nightlife in this city is perhaps a little more varied than in other places in Chiapas and has something for everyone's taste, from artistic performances to wild parties.

Waterfalls at El Chiflon and Bridal Veil The Zip Line in front of the falls
About a half hour hike in from the walking entrance is the tallest of the falls called Cascada Velo de Novia, or Bridal Vail Falls. These falls are 360 feet tall and spectacular, as is this whole place. Theres a good looking zip-line, a snack bar and a beer stand here. We plan on going back to zipline, I believe a celebratory beer will be in order afterward. The trail continues up to three more falls and gets steeper past this point. We went to the top without much trouble, I was glad to have a bottle of water with me and we paused to catch our breath whenever necessary. We went at the end of dry season so my guess is that the falls are even more spectacular in the summer during the rainy season. Typical food, dishes and drink: Strong influence of indigenous cultures. Seashore, tropical lowland and cool upland environments provide a great diversity of produce. Culturally and biologically closer to Guatemala than Mexico. Less use of chili pepper here than rest of Mexico.

TRADITIONAL DISHES TO LOOK FOR. Ningijute (mostly Tuxtla Gutierrez) -- a seed-based pork mole Pictes -- tamales made with fresh sweetcorn Estofado de Pollo en Frutas -- a chicken and fruit stew; the chicken is marinated in a paste made mostly of onion, garlic, cinnamon, and vinegar, then further cooked with tomatoes Cochito Horneado -- roasted suckling pig flavored with a paste of ground seeds and herbs Chispola -- a beef and vegetable stew. NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS