Zinacantán

#767 among destinations in Mexico

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San Lorenzo Zinacantán is a municipio in the southern part of the Central Chiapas highlands in the Mexican state of Chiapas. 99.1% of its population is Tzotzil Maya, an indigenous people with linguistic and cultural ties to other highland Maya peoples. ()

Alternative names: Population: 3.9 thous.Area: 66.18 mi²Coordinates: 16°45'44"N, 92°43'21"W

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Zinacantán – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo del Ámbar, Museo Mesoamericano del Jade, Avenida Miguel-Hidalgo, San Juan Chamula.

5.6 miE
16°44'9"N • 92°38'32"W
Museo del Ámbar, San Cristóbal de las Casas
143 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
5.8 miE
16°44'17"N • 92°38'19"W
Museo Mesoamericano del Jade, San Cristóbal de las Casas
148 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
5.8 miE
16°44'14"N • 92°38'19"W
Avenida Miguel-Hidalgo, San Cristóbal de las Casas
148 min walk • Memorial
2.7 miNE
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San Juan Chamula
69 min walk • One of the most striking features of San Juan Chamula is its church, which is a fascinating blend of Catholic and indigenous beliefs. Inside the church, visitors can witness a mesmerizing display of rituals and ceremonies, as the Chamula people perform ancient healing...

Zinacantán

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Zinacantán – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Museo del Ámbar, San Cristóbal de las Casas

Museo Mesoamericano del Jade, San Cristóbal de las Casas

Avenida Miguel-Hidalgo, San Cristóbal de las Casas

San Juan Chamula