In recent years, ecotourism has gained significant traction among a population tired of the city routine, seeking recreation and contact with nature. In this regard, San Cristóbal offers a wide variety of ecotourism parks to enjoy during these days off. Cuarto Poder presents five of these destinations for you to explore. Arcotete Located eight kilometers […]
Tourism is not recovering in San Cristóbal; hoteliers report low occupancy
Despite official pronouncements suggesting high tourist numbers, hoteliers in the city center are reporting low occupancy rates, painting a different picture for the sector. According to a survey conducted in various hotels in the city center, most are not even reaching 50% occupancy, and some are registering much lower figures. Cases like the Hotel El […]
Authorities warn of a lack of signage on the Tuxtla-San Cristóbal highway
The Tuxtla Gutiérrez–San Cristóbal de Las Casas highway has inadequate signage, posing a risk to those traveling on this road, warned Rodulfo Gálvez Gómez, president of the Board of Trustees of the Heroic Fire Department of Tuxtla. The representative pointed out that, although some signs exist, they are insufficient to guarantee the safety of motorists. […]
They denounce torture and fabricated crimes in Chiapas, demanding freedom for Óscar Trinidad Carbajal
Human rights groups and organizations denounced a systematic pattern of torture, fabricated charges, and institutional violence in Chiapas, citing the case of Óscar Trinidad Carbajal, a merchant detained by state security forces. According to the statement, Óscar Trinidad was arbitrarily detained by the Pakal Immediate Reaction Force, who allegedly demanded money from him in exchange […]
Migrants in Tapachula recreate a Stations of the Cross to highlight the crisis in Chiapas
Migrants deported from the United States, along with activists and religious leaders, staged the “Migrant Way of the Cross” on Monday, reenacting the Passion of Christ to raise awareness of the migration phenomenon in southern Mexico. The protesters demonstrated against the policies of U.S. President Donald Trump, which led to their deportation to Tapachula, Chiapas, […]
The Burning of Judas 2026 now has a date in San Cristóbal
The board of directors of the San Cristóbal de Las Casas Lions Club and the coordinator of the 156th annual Spring and Peace Fair, 2026, announced that registration is now open for the traditional Judas effigy making and burning contest, held every Holy Saturday in the colonial city of San Cristóbal de Las Casas, in […]
Taxi drivers block downtown Tuxtla Gutiérrez to demand regulation of digital platforms
Taxi drivers blocked Avenida Central in downtown Tuxtla Gutiérrez, the capital of Chiapas, to demand that authorities clarify the operation of ride-hailing platforms in the city. The demonstration was led by members of the Fidel Velázquez union, who gathered at a major intersection, causing traffic disruptions for several hours. According to the drivers themselves, the […]
They strengthen tourist services in Chiapas during Holy Week
The Chiapas Ministry of Tourism (Sectur Chiapas) is strengthening visitor services by installing Tourist Information Booths at various locations throughout the state, as part of the Safe Holy Week 2026 Vacation Operation, which runs from March 27 to April 12. As part of these efforts, information will be provided to national and international tourists at […]
Crisis in Mexico: Six young people disappear from a group home in Chiapas
The Chiapas State Attorney General’s Office (FGE) reported the disappearance of six young women in Tuxtla Gutiérrez through a Facebook post sharing their missing person posters. The missing women are Paola and Lucía Jiménez Ocampo, 22 and 20 years old respectively; María Fernanda Cruz López and María del Carmen Solano Cobo, both 16 years old; […]
The day Chiapas was buried under ash, the Chichonal tragedy
In the heart of northern Chiapas, where the land seemed to sleep in silence, the early morning of March 28th changed history forever. The Chichonal Volcano awoke, and with it, one of the most devastating tragedies ever experienced by Chiapas and Mexico. The Zoque people had been warning of it: the earth had been rumbling […]