Festivals & Holidays
Chiapas International Marimba Festival 2026: Schedule
The full October 22–25, 2026 program for the XXVI Festival Internacional de Marimbistas, with venues, times, free admission, and planning notes.
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San Cristóbal de las Casas Travel Guides
Practical, locally researched guides for transport, arrivals, getting around and making the most of San Cristóbal de las Casas.
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Culture & Local Life
Chiapas Amber: Fossils, History and Where to See It
Learn what Chiapas amber is, how researchers date its fossil-bearing deposits, what inclusions reveal, and where to explore its history in San Cristóbal.
Culture & Local Life