I realized that I didn´t talk too much about San Cristobal. It is such a mellow place nestled into the mountains. The area is pretty and the people I encountered were friendly and kind ...which has been my experience throughout this country. The hospitality offered is sincere and as a fellow travellor said the actions are all geared toward making your experience in their country a pleasant one. In San Cristobal there is a large indigenous presence. The woman of the different tribes have specific costumes. One group wears the most amazing blue=green=purple embroidered on black or indigo cotton. Another wears shiny polyester pooffy tops and dark skirts. Another wears black combed wool...maybe animal skins...skirts.Still another wears gingham aprons over their clothing. It is all very colourful...and then there are the shoes.Plastic , leather ,sandals,high heels,boots...but
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