Chiapas

Neighborhood·Tuxtla GutiérrezMentioned by Lonely Planet
Chiapas
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“Chiapas, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Chiapas, is one of the states that make up the 32 federal entities of Mexico. It comprises 124 municipalities as of September 2017 and its capital and largest city is Tuxtla Gutiérrez. Other important population centers in Chiapas include…”
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Lonely PlanetSep 20

9 Best Places to Visit in Mexico

Offering gorgeous beaches, world-class food, culture, nature and adventure, these places in Mexico are ones you’ll remember forever.

Southernmost state, remote, Indigenous culture

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  • ChiapasNeighborhoodSouthernmost state, remote, Indigenous culture
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