With Valentines coming up I thought I would re-post this blog about how I came to fall in love with Chiapas…
Apologies for the absence of postings in the last few weeks. I took a little break from the computer to embark on a road-trip around Chiapas, Southern Mexico, this Christmas with my partner. 12 days, 3000 kilometers (1860 miles), 4 waterfalls, 3 Mesoamerican sites, 2 boat trips, 2 beaches, 2 zip-wires, 1 new tyre, 1 puncture, 1 stunned iguana and a million memories later I had fallen in love with the state. I really cannot recommend it enough. There is something for everyone! Chiapas, like Oaxaca is one of the poorest states in Mexico but just like Oaxaca, it is so rich in tradition, landscape, and history, that it enchants you and begs you to explore more. We went without a plan. The only thing we knew is that we wanted to be in Palenque on December 21. From there we let the road take us, through tropical forests, to pine forest, to coastal roads, colonial cities, dirt tracks and jungle. Over the next few weeks I will be detailing more of the trip and telling my tale of my love affair with Chiapas, but for now here are a few photos to tease the senses!
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Excellent! I look forward to reading about your experiences!
Thanks Juani! I look forward to sharing them! 🙂
Chiapas and Oaxaca are tied as the states I love most in this Republic, closely followed by Michoacan.
I’m so glad for you that you did this!
Welcome back, friend.
Yes they are truly wonderful places! Thanks for the welcome and feliz año! Wishing you a magical 2013!
I love how you went with a less known destination, that’s a great tip!! Thanks
Some of the best adventures emerge when there is no plan 🙂 Thanks for the comment!
Sounds like a great trip – fabulous photos!
It was incredible! Glad you like the photos 🙂
So lovely to be reminded of this great trip with the stunning photos I must make sure I visit this part of Mexico when I visit again! Happy Valentine’s Day
Thanks Annie! Happy Valentines to you too! 🙂
Thanks Annie! Happy Valentines to you too! 🙂
love Chiapas! 🙂