Your Chiapas Adventure: San Cristobal de las Casas and Palenque, Mexico 5-Day Itinerary (2nd Edition)

Updated May 2018 One of the most beautiful cities in Mexico, colonial San Cristobal de las Casas sits in a wide valley of the forested Central Highlands in the southern state of Chiapas. Founded in 1528, it’s not polished to a museum shine, but not rundown either. Its vibrant international scene blends seamlessly with the local Mayan population, many from nearby autonomous communities protected by the Zapatista army. About five hours away is Palenque, an enormous, ancient Mayan city where you can climb tall pyramids and wander down jungle paths while streams bubble and howler monkeys howl. A visit to Chiapas shows you an exotic side of Mexico full of friendly people and lovely landscapes. Forget a package tour, and dismiss your worries about security—traveling here is safe and easy on your own, even if you don't speak Spanish. What does your Chiapas itinerary include? Your Chiapas Adventure: San Cristobal de las Casas and Palenque, Mexico 5-Day Itinerary is for the independent traveler