With a message of conservation for Chiapas’ natural areas, the seventh Chiapas Birding Festival 2026 kicked off, marking the beginning of birdwatching tourism’s rise in the state as an international attraction, competing alongside Oaxaca. From April 15th to 17th, the Chiapas Convention Center will host this event. Segundo Guillén Gordillo, the State Secretary of Tourism, […]
New increase in toll booth fees in Chiapas
On Monday morning, several motorists reported an increase in the toll on the Chiapa de Corzo-San Cristóbal de Las Casas highway, which now costs 105 pesos for cars. According to users, the toll increase took effect on Monday. Additionally, it was reported that the three toll booths on the Ocozocoautla-Arriaga toll road also saw an […]
They are planning a tourist observatory in Chiapas
A tourism observatory could soon be established in Chiapas, a project that aims to integrate key information from the sector to improve decision-making and maintain statistical control, as announced by the state Secretary of Tourism, Segundo Guillén Gordillo. The official explained that there are few observatories of this type in Mexico, among them the one […]
More than 50 cars participate in the 3rd San Cristóbal Car Show
As part of the 156th annual Spring and Peace Fair 2026, the 3rd San Cristóbal Car Show took place this Sunday at noon. This exhibition of modified cars brought together more than 50 vehicles in the parking lot of the Hermanos Domínguez City Theater, where they remained on display until late afternoon and evening. The […]
Chiapas Birding 2026 presented
The “Chiapas Birding and Photo Festival 2026” was officially launched. Organized by the Chiapas State Tourism Secretariat, the festival aims to solidify the state’s position as an international leader in birdwatching and nature photography tourism. This festival is part of a state strategy to diversify tourism offerings and promote low-impact activities that contribute to conservation […]
Chiapas: Chinese businessman murdered in alleged robbery in Comitán
A Chinese businessman was shot and killed in the municipality of Comitán de Domínguez, Chiapas, allegedly during a robbery, security sources reported. According to police reports, the victim, identified as Feng Huilum, was leaving a bank branch in the Candelaria neighborhood and heading to his truck when he was intercepted by two men on a […]
The magical town of Chiapas, famous for its waterfalls, caves, and cave paintings, where you can try the traditional Zoque mole.
If you’re the kind of traveler who opens their stomach and heart, Ocozocoautla de Espinosa, Chiapas, has everything you need for an unforgettable experience. This magical town, affectionately known as “Ocozo,” combines unspoiled nature, pre-Hispanic Zoque history, and a cuisine so authentic that it alone justifies the trip. Ocozo is located in the Central Depression […]
Chiapas’ exports fall, placing it among the lowest in the country
Chiapas ended 2025 with a drop in exports and a minimal share of national foreign trade, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). During the fourth quarter of the year, the state registered a 5.8 percent decrease in the value of its exports, reaching $262.9 million. This figure placed it […]
Climate change could wipe out coffee plantations in Chiapas
Fires, drought, and hurricanes threaten the coffee plantations that protect biodiversity in Chiapas. This warning comes from researchers who pointed to the significant reduction that climate change could cause in the Sierra Madre of Chiapas. The cultivation of Arabica coffee could reach its peak impact by mid-century. However, they specified that in areas suitable for […]
Migrant caravan “Genesis” dispersed in Chiapas
The “Genesis” migrant caravan, which was traveling along the Chiapas coast, was dispersed by the National Migration Institute (INM) near the municipality of Tonalá, where it had arrived on Sunday after a 12-day walk, official sources reported. The migrants accepted the INM’s offer to be transported by vehicle to other cities in the region, such […]