Zinacantán
San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas
20 minutes southeast of San Cristóbal de las Casas
San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas
20 minutes southeast of San Cristóbal de las Casas
About Zinacantán
Small Tzotzil village just 11 miles from San Cristobal de las Casas, his name means place of the bats. Conquered the Aztecs in 1486, it was considered important trading place and capital of the Tzotzil.
Its main attractions are the Museum Antzetik Tajteklum, archaeological remains and the San Lorenzo Church. But even more, the beautiful textiles and sell women dress. Do not forget that it is cold.
How to get?
From the city of San Cristóbal de Las Casas, take the road that leads to San Juan Chamula, just at kilometer 9, take the detour to Zinacantán.
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