Whispers of the Tropic Wind: Exploring the Pueblos Mágicos of Mexico’s Southeast by Scott Paton - HTML preview

Chapter 6: Chiapas.................................................................................................................. 104

Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas – Where Time Dances in Color.................................................106

History & Culture............................................................................................................106

Getting There................................................................................................................. 107

Where to Stay................................................................................................................ 107

What to See and Do.......................................................................................................107

Food to Try.....................................................................................................................108

Practical Tips................................................................................................................. 108

Closing Reflection.......................................................................................................... 108

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Comitán de Domínguez, Chiapas – Where Time Slows and Color Breathes......................109

History & Culture............................................................................................................109

Getting There................................................................................................................. 110

Where to Stay................................................................................................................ 110

What to See and Do....................................................................................................... 111

1. The Central Plaza and Santo Domingo Church................................................... 111

2. Casa Museo Belisario Domínguez....................................................................... 111

3. Pueblo Surroundings and Natural Escapes..........................................................111

4. Artisan Villages.....................................................................................................111

Food to Try..................................................................................................................... 111

Practical Tips..................................................................................................................112

Closing Reflection.......................................................................................................... 112

Copainalá, Chiapas: Where the Wind Whispers in Zoque...................................................114

History & Culture............................................................................................................ 114

Getting There................................................................................................................. 115

Where to Stay................................................................................................................ 115

What to See and Do.......................................................................................................115

Food to Try..................................................................................................................... 116

Practical Tips..................................................................................................................116

Closing Reflection.......................................................................................................... 116

Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Chiapas – The Gateway to the Zoque Heartland....................118

History & Culture............................................................................................................ 118

Getting There................................................................................................................. 119

Where to Stay................................................................................................................ 119

What to See and Do.......................................................................................................120

Food to Try.....................................................................................................................120

Practical Tips................................................................................................................. 121

Closing Reflection.......................................................................................................... 121

Palenque, Chiapas — The Jungle That Whispers in Stone.................................................122

History & Culture............................................................................................................122

Getting There................................................................................................................. 123

Where to Stay................................................................................................................ 123

What to See and Do.......................................................................................................123

Food to Try.....................................................................................................................124

Practical Tips................................................................................................................. 124

Closing Reflection.......................................................................................................... 124

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas — The Soul of the Highlands................................... 126

History & Culture............................................................................................................126

Getting There................................................................................................................. 127

Where to Stay................................................................................................................ 127

What to See and Do.......................................................................................................127

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Food to Try.....................................................................................................................128

Practical Tips................................................................................................................. 128

Closing Reflection.......................................................................................................... 129