The State of Chiapas is located in the south tip of Mexico, bordered by the states of Oaxaca, Veracruz and Tabasco and the Central American country of Guatemala. The state is extremely rich in water and other natural resources; its jungles and highlands are great producers of valuable hardwoods and are home to an incredible variety of other flora and fauna as well as some of Mexico's most fascinating Mayan archaeological sites.

50 kms. from Palenque, along Highway 199, is the Agua Azul (Blue Water) Biosphere Reserve and it's waterfalls on the Shumulhá River, near its confluence with the Tulija River. The raging Agua Azul Cataracts are formed by the rapid descent of the waters - a descent of about 1 km in altitude in the space of only 2 kms distance. At Agua Clara, an ecotourism project developed by the indingenous farmers of the area, the river forms a wide, placid natural pool of crystalline waters that are perfect for bathing. The river, lined with jungle vegetation, is also excellent for kayaking, and hikers, climbers and horseback riders can enjoy nature walks and fabulous views from nearby hilltops.
In San Cristóbal, Chiapas, Saturday afternoons are traditionally the time for Chiapan tamales. The tamale dough, stuffed with chiles, olives, mole, pork and other seasonings and ingredients, are wrapped in either corn husks or banana leaves and steamed to perfection. As in most of the rest of Mexico, tacos are standard fare, but some of the unusual beverages of the area include a hot non-alcoholic fruit punch, acidified atole (a thickened drink thickened with corn starch) and a somewhat sweet beer.

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San Cristobal de las Casas
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