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Mexico - Apr 2010
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Ancient indian folklore at the Zocalo Square, Mexico City , Mexico
Mexico - Apr 2010
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Mexico - Apr 2010
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Ancient indian folklore at the Zocalo Square, Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico - Apr 2010
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Mexico - Apr 2010
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Zocalo Square, Mexico City, Mexico
Mexico - Apr 2010
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Central Mexico
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The Zocalo (central square) in the city of Cuernavaca. Province of Cuernavaca, Mexico.
Central Mexico
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Chiapas, Mexico
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The Zocalo (central square) in the city San Cristobal de las Casas. Province of Chiapas, Mexico.
Chiapas, Mexico
MAYAN MYSTICISM IN CHIAPAS
Visitors to the Mexican state of Chiapas are guaranteed a trip drenched in Mayan mysticism, as well as unfettered access to lovely hotels, colonial towns and indigenous cultures.
The Pacific Coast state also benefits from an abundance of lush green fields, forests and jungles, fresh air, unique flora and fauna and rare species.
Many ethnic groups live in Chiapas and each has kept their traditions, languages and folklore alive. Their economy is based on cultivation - corn, beans, squash, potatoes, vegetables, pears, tomatoes and other plants - and raising animals such as pigs and poultry. And the colourful costumes of each group are just as varied as the countryside that surrounds them.
Due to this ethnic tradition Chiapas is also famous for its handcrafts. The Tojolabals make various articles in wood and clay; the Lacandons produce reed flutes, hammocks, nets, leather bags, polished and decorated gourds, clay dolls and necklaces of seeds; while the Zoques are masters at weaving baskets and making toys.
Surrounded by dozens of traditional Tzotzil and Tzeltal villages, the city of San Cristobal de Las Casas is at the heart of one of the most deeply rooted indigenous areas in Mexico. Set in a gorgeous highland valley, the colonial city has been a popular travelers' destination for decades. This makes it both an excellent base for local and regional exploration and a place where ancient customs coexist with modern luxuries. Many people who visit Chiapas stay in the town and use it as a base-camp to explore the surrounding area.
However, San Cristobal is an interesting city in its own right, with a rich history. It's a pleasure to explore the city's cobbled streets and markets, soak...
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