Chiapas

Chiapas is a state in the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico.

Chiapas is about as far south as you can get in Mexico. It borders Guatemala on the southeast and the Pacific on the southwest, and the states of Oaxaca, Veracruz, and Tabasco from west to northeast.

An Introduction to the Region of Chiapas

Chiapas - A typical roadside scene in Chiapas }}

Cities

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• Tuxtla Gutiérrez GPS 16.752778,-93.116667 – the state capital: large, hot, relatively modern (Sam's Club, Office Depot, Wal-Mart), and home to one of the world's great zoos.
• Boca del Cielo GPS 15.85,-93.666667 – a nice fishing village on the pacific coast of the state. Cheap palapas available.
• Chiapa de Corzo GPS 16.706944,-93.013889 – the oldest Spanish city in Chiapas.
• Comitán GPS 16.25,-92.133333 – surprisingly sophisticated.
• Ocosingo GPS 16.906667,-92.093889 – gateway to the Mayan ruins of Toniná
• San Cristóbal de las Casas GPS 16.736667,-92.638333 – commonly called Jovel, 2,200m, beautiful, Mayan, lots of handicrafts, small ex-pat community.
• San Juan Chamula GPS 16.783333,-92.683333 – Tsotsil indigenous village.
• Tapachula GPS 14.9,-92.266667

More Destinations

CanonDelSumidero - The entrance to Cañón del Sumidero

• Bonampak GPS 16.704,-91.065 – Mayan ruins
• Palenque GPS 17.483978,-92.046328 – Mayan ruins
• Toniná GPS 16.901219,92.009675 – Mayan ruins
• Yaxchilán GPS 16.9,-90.966667 – Maya ruins
• Cascadas de Agua Azul GPS 17.255704,-92.115951 – Waterfall
• Misol Ha GPS 17.390772,-91.998482 – Waterfall
• Cañón del Sumidero GPS 16.831667,-93.093889 – Canyon and Reservoir (includes Christmas Tree Falls)
• Laguna Miramar GPS 16.369444,-92.108333
• El Castaño GPS , – Ecotourism in the heart of the tallest mangroves in North America
• Lagunas de Montebello National Park GPS 16.101638,-91.676936

  Chiapas Halal Travel Guide

OxchucMarket - Weekend Market in Oxchuc

Suggested reading

• The Lawless Roads by Graham Greene. Graham Greene describes his journey to San Cristobal de las Casas through Chiapas and Tabasco in the 1930s. ({{ISBN|0140185801)
• The Power and the Glory by Graham Greene. A whiskey priest, a corrupt church, and Chiapas all set in one of Greene's most powerful books. ({{ISBN|0140184996)

Local Language in Chiapas

Most people will speak (Spanish), but thit is less common among the indigenous peoples, where Tsotsil and Tseltal are the most common languages. Very few who can speak English, almost always very badly.

How to travel to Chiapas

It has a small international airport in the state capital, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, and is also connected by highways (some are toll roads, or cuota) with the surrounding states and Guatemala.

How to get around In Chiapas

The easiest way to get around within city's is probably by private car, taxi, or colectivo. Colectivos are small vans or buses that are very affordable and follow specific routes. The main destinations on the route of each colectivo are listed on the right side of its windshield, though it is sometimes hard to tell if it is really going your way.Asking the driver works, but don't expect him or her to speak English.

Outside of city's and the best way to get around is by private car, bus (slow, with frequent stops), colectivo (a little more expensive than in the city), taxis, or pickups (camionetas). Taxis outside of city's charge very high rates if it is not their regular route, so make sure the driver knows you do not want a "viaje especial" (special trip). Sharing taxit is very common, and almost universal outside city's. The pickups that are for public transportation are identifiable. Try to get a seat in the cab, unless you enjoy being pressed against a large group of sweaty local residents in the hot sun. Pickups are also fairly slow and make frequent stops, but they are faster than the bus.

What to see in Chiapas

Halal Tours and Excursions in Chiapas

ChristmasTreeFalls - Christmas Tree Falls in Cañón del Sumidero

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Chiapas

Volunteering

• Volunteer as a Human Rights Observer in the autonomous Zapatista communities contact Capise (@) for short (5 days) activities or for longer volunteership contact Frayba /index.php.
• Participate as a volunteer or group coordinator on sustainable projects in Maya communities. The NGO NATATE A.C. focuses on the following fields: alternative technologies, waste management, water(capture and filtering), Education, reforestation, construction. Opportunities are available for short and long term voluntary service.

Halal Restaurants

Please be informed that on some destination such as Chiapas we had no local Muslim/a that has researched some of the area. If you are a Muslim/a and have been to Chiapas or would like to maintain the eHalal Guide to Chiapas, please contact us at guides@ehalal.io or email us your updates.

• Mole Like happiness Sauces.

• Pozol | Chocolate/Maize drink from Chiapas.

Stay Safe

Like any other city and remote location in the world has its problem, but be aware of your personal belongings all the time, and do not walk with jewelry and expensive objects in sight. Chiapas is in secure state, where the warmth of people will make you feel at home.

More Muslim friendly Destinations from Chiapas

• Oaxaca (state) | Oaxaca - 10 hours on the bus
• Guatemala - About 10 hours to Guatemala City.
• Tabasco
• Campeche - About 10 hours on the bus.
• Regular Flights to Mexico City, Guadalajara and other major tourist destinations in Mexico,

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