Chiapa de Corzo

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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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  1. mclarjh avatar
    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…
  2. heyduke avatar
    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.…
  3. Berto301 avatar
    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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