San cristobal de las casas is the lonely planet vision of chiapas, with funny churches, cheap markets, expensive drugs and all that jazz. It is very nice city spoiled by tourism, another one. People have gotten used to the tourist and it is the first place i see people talk in their language (tzotzil), just so that tourists cannot understand. The market has become a bargaining heaven, if youve been to morocco (good for you coz i havent) youll love san cristobal. Also, for the lost bagpackers who arrive to San cristobal with hopes of true adventures, heterosxual sex and gastronomic excitement, just leave. really, this is not your place. On the other hand, if you arrive here to get fucked, meet foreigners and maybe see a zapatista mask (more on zapatistas the next issue) ,
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