Chiapas Highlands, Mountain range in southeastern Mexico.
The region spans 11,000 square kilometers with elevations ranging from 300 to 2,898 meters, featuring limestone formations and volcanic rocks across the landscape.
Spanish colonizers entered this territory in 1524, establishing Ciudad Real, now San Cristóbal de las Casas, as the provincial capital in 1528.
Indigenous communities in the highlands maintain Tsotsil and Tsetsal languages, traditional farming practices, and distinct social structures passed through generations.
The dry season extends from November to April, while May through October brings increased temperatures and precipitation to the mountainous terrain.
The limestone-based terrain contains numerous sinkholes, caverns, and underground water systems that form an extensive karst network throughout the region.
Elevation above the sea: 2,880 m
GPS coordinates: 16.71669,-92.61669
Latest update: March 8, 2025 11:29
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