City of Comitán in Chiapas?
Replies: 9 - Last Post: Dec 6, 2012 11:43 AM Last Post By: mclarjh
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It sounds intriguing.
I found some old threads, but not much first-hand experience.
I could do this by going a day or two from San Cristobal de las Casas, or as a daytrip (it's 1:50 bus ride, apparently).
http://www.moon.com/destinations/chiapas/the-lakes-region/comitan
http://www.mexperience.com/guide/colonial/comitan.php
Would anyone recommend it?
I found some old threads, but not much first-hand experience.
I could do this by going a day or two from San Cristobal de las Casas, or as a daytrip (it's 1:50 bus ride, apparently).
http://www.moon.com/destinations/chiapas/the-lakes-region/comitan
http://www.mexperience.com/guide/colonial/comitan.php
Would anyone recommend it?
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Comitan is a beautiful, clean city. There is a small ruin within walking distance of the plaza. Be sure to visit Tenam Puente, about twenty minutes south. Really nice grounds, awesome temples, ball courts, huge trees, views, and very few people. If you have time go to the Lagos Monte Bello, and be sure to visit Chincultic. Here we saw no one at all except grounds keepers. Beautiful area, and very nice people.See you there!
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I've visited Comitan several times. It makes a good base to explore Los Lagos, Chiflon and other sights/sites in the surrounding area. Other than as a base, it is hardly a "must see". Centro is a long 11 block hike from where the bus stops on the highway. If time is short, you can visit the lakes and waterfall on tours from SCLC.9
I enjoyed visiting Comitan. It was a good base to visit the great waterfalls at El Chiflon. I stayed in a nice but modest hotel a few blocks from the central square, I think it was called Posada de los Flores (80 MXN), also reviewed positively on tripadvisor. And of course due to its lower elevation, it was warmer than San Cristobal de las Casas.
