One of the most mystical and magical places in the state. San Juan Chamula, when your visit it, you will enter a different culture that will make you feel emotions just because of the Tzotzil traditions and customs that are kept alive.

From the moment you approach this place you can admire the pine trees, silk cotton trees, oaks and lots of trees that characterize this forest region, and some of their economic activities like farming and farm.

At the time you dive into the town you can visit the main temple where you will find an peculiar atmosphere due to the mixure of evangelism and rituals from the pre-Hispanic times, combined with decor that consists mainly of candles of different sizes and colors, the people’s belief that envelops the saints of mirrors to reflect the prohibition that will make you feel completely in a place you had never imagined.

Another peculiar place at Chamula is the cemetery where the graves have no tombstones and yet they are characterized by colored crosses Historians say that some of the graves are older than the arrival of the colonizers and the cross they show are the Mayan crosses.

DID YOU KNOW? CHAMULA is the adjective that is used to name native people from the highlands of Chiapas.

Costs Entry fee for the temple´s hall.

GETTING THERE From San Cristobal you have to take the road to Chamula 10 km away.

ACTIVITIES You can observe their culture and you can do some handicraft shopping.

RECOMMENDATIONS You should get a guide to the region because the explanation they give is very rich in knowledge. You must attempt to take a picture of the place because you may put your self at risk.