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Surrounded by exuberant nature and incomparable landscapes, Chiapas is a fascinating state that preserves the traditions of ancient cultures.

It is located in the southwestern region of the country, bordering the states of Tabasco, Oaxaca and Veracruz.

Its capital is Tuxtla Gutiérrez, which offers a perfect combination of modernity and natural landscapes. Discover the Jardín Botánico Dr. Faustino Miranda (Dr. Faustino Miranda Botanical Garden), where you will find a great variety of jungle plants, cacti and medicinal plants.

Enjoy the sound and light show at the Catedral de San Marcos (San Marcos Cathedral) or soak up the festive atmosphere in the Parque de la Marimba (Marimba Park). You must visit the Cañón del Sumidero (Sumidero Canyon) or experience the thrill of abseiling from the Sima de las Cotorras.

Observe the Mayan world at its maximum splendor in the archaeological sites found in the state such as the mythical Palenque with its more than 200 structures, among which the Templo de las Inscripciones (Temple of the Inscriptions), the Great Palace, Temple XI and the Juego de Pelota (Ball Court) stand out.

In the heart of the Lacandon Jungle you will find the archaeological site of Bonampak, admire its constructions, trails, engravings and murals that tell the story of its rulers.

Chiapas has four Pueblos Mágicos (Magical Towns) that will surprise you with their nature and history. In San Cristóbal de las Casas, you will find a place full of colonial wealth when you walk through its beautiful streets, the atmosphere is such that it is considered one of the most romantic cities in the world.

Chiapa de Corzo is considered the first city founded by the Spanish during the 16th century and its cultural wealth is invaluable. Its temples and buildings show colonial styles of great historical value.

Comitán de Domínguez awaits you with green landscapes that seem like a real-life movie, Mayan temples and colonial churches.

In Palenque, in addition to the archaeological site, you can walk through the streets of the town and visit the Plaza del Artesano (Craftsman Square).

The cultural and natural wealth of Chiapas is as immense as the warmth of its people and the beauty of its territory, visit it and experience the greatness of the Mayan world.

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Tulum was one of the most significant Mayan cities of the 13th and 14th centuries, as it was an essential stopover for the Mayan trade routes, in their exploitation of the maritime riches of the coasts of present-day Quintana Roo. Entity: Ancient Mayan city
Coordinates: 20°12′53″N 87°25′44″W﻿ /

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Chiapas was linked with Guatemala in colonial days, but it became a Mexican state in 1824; its boundaries were fixed in 1882. In the 19th and 20th centuries, most of its people toiled in poverty under a small landowning elite, although some joined communal farms (ejidos) after the Mexican Revolution.

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Hunter gatherers began to occupy the central valley of the state around 7000 BCE, but little is known about them. The oldest archaeological remains in the seat are located at the Santa Elena Ranch in Ocozocoautla whose finds include tools and weapons made of stone and bone. It also includes burials.[14] In the pre Classic period from 1800 BCE to 300 CE, agricultural villages appeared all over the state although hunter gather groups would persist for long after the era.

Recent excavations in the Soconusco region of the state indicate that the oldest civilization to appear in what is now modern Chiapas is that of the Mokaya, which were cultivating corn and living in houses as early as 1500 BCE, making them one of the oldest in Mesoamerica.[15][16] There is speculation that these were the forefathers of the Olmec, migrating across the Grijalva Valley and onto the coastal plain of the Gulf of Mexico to the north, which was Olmec territory. One of these people's ancient cities is now the archeological site of Chiapa de Corzo, in which was found the oldest calendar known on a piece of ceramic with a date of 36 BCE. This is three hundred years before the Mayans developed their calendar. The descendants of Mokaya are the Mixe-Zoque.

During the pre Classic era, it is known that most of Chiapas was not Olmec, but had close relations with them, especially the Olmecs of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. Olmec-influenced sculpture can be found in Chiapas and products from the state including amber, magnetite, and ilmenite were exported to Olmec lands. The Olmecs came to what is now the northwest of the state looking for amber with one of the main pieces of evidence for this called the Simojovel
Mayan civilization began in the pre-Classic period as well, but did not come into prominence until the Classic period (300–900 CE). Development of this culture was agricultural villages during the pre-Classic period with city building during the Classic as social stratification became more complex. The Mayans built cities on the Yucatán Peninsula and west into Guatemala. In Chiapas, Mayan sites are concentrated along the state's borders with Tabasco and Guatemala, near Mayan sites in those entities. Most of this area belongs to the Lacandon Jungle

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there are some caves and sinkholes too

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The climate of Tulum is tropical, hot all year round, with a muggy, rainy season from May to October and a cooler, relatively dry season from November to April (so it is tropical savanna climate).

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Tulum is not like an important part of Mexico, I mean in terms of resources or cities and companies, but it is a touristic part of Mexico, since there are beautiful beaches or Mayan ruins to visit, people go to see the beautiful sunset and to be in hotels on the beach.

And also is a interesting place with a lot of history and misteries (like drugs) so if you are ging to Tulum you better be carefull.

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Cancun is considered to be the heart of the Mexican Caribbean and year on year thousands of visitors who come to the Yucatan Peninsula end up right here! The gorgeous beaches, great weather, and amazingly clear and clean waters are huge pulls for many tourists, but Cancun has much more to offer than just this. No matter what you come here to enjoy, or how long you will stay, there are plenty of reasons to visit Cancun.

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If you’re a culture vulture or a history buff, the Yucatan Peninsula is the perfect place for you to visit, and Mexico is in a very history-rich area of the peninsula. During the Mayan period, the Yucatan Peninsula was a very important area dotted with religious, trade, and cultural centers. Today, you can still visit many of these places as they are very well preserved. Not only this, but here you will find the only known Mayan city which sits by the Ocean: Tulum.

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One of the highlights of any trip to Cancun is the cuisine available in every area of the city. Foodies of the world can benefit from some of the most exceptional chefs in the world. If you want to you could sample a new cuisine each day of your vacation; from traditional foods to cutting edge fusions, high end restaurants to cute and quaint street food stands… you can find it all in Cancun. After all, this is a truly international city.

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Sun-worshippers of the world rejoice; in Cancun you have found a destination which can practically promise flawless sunshine and heat all year round! The winter high season is blissfully sun-drenched, but not too hot, while those who love to bake a little will adore the raised temperatures which set in after April! Check the weather in Cancun.