Chiapas and Tabasco Travel Guide
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Chiapas is Mexico's southernmost state. And if the villages here resemble those of the Guatemalan Highlands, it's because Guatemala lies just beyond the eastern border. To the west lies Oaxaca, and to the south is one of Mexico's last stretches of relatively undeveloped coastline. Inland, mountain roads are full of hairpin turns hugging the edges of ravines. To the north is the mostly flat, pastoral state of Tabasco.
Chiapas and Tabasco Hotels
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Chiapas and Tabasco Restaurants
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Things To Do in Chiapas and Tabasco
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Travel Deals in Chiapas and Tabasco
- Save Big This Aug! Book 3 Nts in Villahermosa Fr $113+/Nt Expedia
- Special deal: 3.5-Star Crowne Plaza Villahermosa Fr $146+/Nt Expedia
- Villahermosa Savings! Book at Viva Villahermosa Fr $83+/Nt — $83 Save with Expedia, $65/night less
- Special deal: 4-Star Quinta Real Villahermosa Fr $216+/Nt — $216 Save with Expedia, $98/night less
- Book 4-Star Hyatt Regency Villahermosa Fr $157+/Nt — $157 Expedia
Chiapas and Tabasco Experiences
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Taking in mist-covered ruins: Much of the enormous complex of Palenque has yet to be excavated, so you can see how thoroughly the jungle claimed... Read more
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In the early hours of January 1, 1994, while most of Mexico was sleeping off the New Year's festivities, the Zapatista National Liberation Army... Read more
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As early as 1000 BC, Chiapas was in the domain of the Maya, along with Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, and much of Mexico. The Maya controlled the... Read more
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The weavers of Chiapas produce striking embroidered blouses, huipiles, bedspreads, and tablecloths. Other artisans create leather goods, homemade... Read more
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In Chiapas you'll still find remote clusters of grass-roofed huts and cornfields planted on near-vertical hillsides. Things haven't changed much... Read more
News & Features
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News, Cruises
Southern Californians take note: Celebrity Cruises' pop-up gourmet food truck and spa experience is coming ... Read more
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News, Airlines
US Airways launched a new app for passengers this week, letting them book flights, find airport maps,... Read more
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Trip Ideas
From backpackers to businessmen, luxury seekers to religious pilgrims, all kinds of travelers are draw... Read more
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