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San Cristóbal de las Casas
A highland colonial town surrounded by indigenous Tzotzil and Tzeltal communities, known for its colorful markets and amber jewelry.
9 km · about 20 min drive
Chiapas, Mexico · North America
Zinacantán is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Chamula, 39km from Sumidero Canyon.
Zinacantán is a town located in Chiapas, Mexico. With a population of 3,876, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, Zinacantán sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Mexico City time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Zinacantán to your route.
San Lorenzo Zinacantán ( ) is a town and municipality in the Mexican state of Chiapas in southern Mexico. 99.1% of its population is Tzotzil Maya, an indigenous people with linguistic and cultural ties to other highland Maya peoples.
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Zinacantán is located in Chiapas, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 16.7600 latitude, -92.7230 longitude.
Zinacantán has a population of approximately 3,876 people, making it a town in Mexico.
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Essential numbers in Mexico
Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.
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landmark
A highland colonial town surrounded by indigenous Tzotzil and Tzeltal communities, known for its colorful markets and amber jewelry.
9 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
A dramatic canyon with walls rising over 1,000 meters above the Grijalva River, best experienced by boat through its towering gorge.
39 km · about 45 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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