Culture & Local Life
Basic Tsotsil Phrases for Visitors to Chiapas
Courtesy Tsotsil phrases from INALI, with spelling, pronunciation and community-variant context for visitors to Chiapas.
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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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Food & Drink
What Is Pozol? Chiapas’ Traditional Corn & Cacao Drink
What pozol is, how it differs from pozole, how its flavor varies, and where to ask about it around San Cristóbal.
Food & Drink
What Is Tascalate? Chiapas’ Corn, Cacao & Achiote Drink
What tascalate is, how its toasted maize, cacao and achiote base differs from pozol, what to expect from the drink and where to ask for it in San Cristóbal.
Culture & Local Life
Traditional Medicine in San Cristóbal de las Casas: A Respectful Visitor's Guide
A concise visitor guide to traditional medicine in San Cristóbal: what the Museo de la Medicina Maya presents, how to visit respectfully and where medical advice begins and ends.