Waterfalls, ponds and streams radiating ruins and the birthplace of Jade is Chiapas, one of the most magical and awesome wonders that houses Mexico. The economic importance of the Chiapas territory lies in the production of coffee and corn. It is also one of the most visited by tourists attracted to the Palenque, the Mayan archaeological site declared by the Unesco World Heritage Site in 1987.
However, for stones lovers, the party starts in the Mesoamerican Jade Museum, located in the historic center of Chiapas, San Cristobal de las Casas; where you will understand why the Aztecs considered the Jade as a symbol of love, life and fertility. For them, the Jade had magical properties that had an impact on civilization. They made offerings to their gods as a badge of thanks and in search for eternity.
In addition, the history and culture of this gemstone is rescued while the viewer is shown in relation to the characteristics of the largest deposits of Jade in Chiapas, perhaps the world, which is in the town of Chalchihuite. This mineral of green color has many variants, from white approaching to darkest black, it is admired in jewelry and masks. It is considered that the temperature of the earth and the same movements gave rise to the Jade Mesoamerican. But Chiapas is at the border of Guatemala and this gives everything. At a 133 km from San Cristobal de las Casas, Agua Azul waterfalls, a haven of green mountains and waterfalls welcome those who enjoy living with nature.
To remain submerged in the water, you must go into the geological fault formed 36 million years ago, the Canyon sinks with nearly a vertical wall surrounding the fauna: alligators, monkeys and birds. The form of transport within the tunnels of limestone is by boat, an unparalleled adventure. Another state which is an obliged destination is Bonampak, better known as the Mayan city, it is considered as a National Monument since 1992; it is an archaeological site located in the Lacandon Jungle, where you can admire the acropolis of this ancient civilization.
Likewise, Bonampak in Mayan language means “painted walls” includes four thousand hectares of the murals that were discovered in 1946 and became the most important of the Mexican culture. On this tour you can taste some tamales from the area and other dishes of the cuisine of Chiapas, such as black salt beef with beans, chicken stew, tamales of iguana or armadillo stew.
Similarly, visitors will have to walk through the first city founded by the Spaniards in Chiapas, Chiapa de Corzo the colonial, which protects craftsmen working in wood and fabric prints during the sixteenth century. Chiapas is a place blessed by its natural wealth and guarded by the human endeavor. There you will enjoy!
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