Introducing Chiapa de Corzo
An overlooked jewel set 12km east of Tuxtla Gutiérrez on the way to San Cristóbal, Chiapa de Corzo is a small and attractive colonial town with an easygoing, provincial air. Set on the north bank of the broad Río Grijalva, it’s the main starting point for trips into the Cañón del Sumidero.
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Chiapa de Corzo has been occupied almost continuously since about 1500 BC. Before the Spaniards arrived, the warlike Chiapa tribe had their capital, Nandalumí, a couple of kilometers downstream, on the opposite bank of the Grijalva. When Diego de Mazariegos invaded the area in 1528, the Chiapa apparently hurled themselves by the hundreds to their death in the canyon rather than surrender.
Mazariegos founded a settlement called Chiapa de Los Indios here, but quickly shifted his base to San Cristóbal de Las Casas, where he found the climate and natives more manageable.
Last updated: Apr 1, 2009
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RE: Cuncun Cheapies?
by mclarjh 13 June 2011
Usually, if you have a related question it's okay to ask it on the same thread, but if it's an entirely new question, you should start…
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RE: Highly recommended .. January celebrations in Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas
by heyduke 14 January 2011
I have been to it twice and it is quit a festival. Something for everyone. Fireworks, Pretty women all dressed in costume, good food ect.…
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RE: Highly recommended .. January celebrations in Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas
by Berto301 14 January 2011
Many thanks. This is the kind of "local knowledge" post that makes this forum worthwhile. Sounds like great fun. Let's hope it will encourag…
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