San Cristobal in Chiapas

Chiapas - an amazing place

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April 14th 2011
Before heading for the amazing state of Chiapas I made a short stop over in Campeche, the capital of the same named state. The city doesn't have much to offfer. There is a nice cathedral, some churches and the old town is good walkable (there is not as much traffic as in Mèrida). The houses are usually renovated and colourfully painted. You can also get access to the shores of the Gulf of Mex ... read more

North America » Mexico » Chiapas » San Cristobal de las Casas

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The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... ... read more