Chiapas
Why go?
The terrain is hugely varied in Chiapas, as is the climate, and you
could theoretically be basking on the beach one day, and spending a
chilly night in the mountains the next. For its size, it also has
the greatest biological diversity in North America.
Although Chiapas has had a reputation for Zapatista activity and
rebellion, it’s been relatively peaceful recently and plenty
of tourists come here without having anything other than a
pleasurable time. More likely than not you’ll be able to
enjoy the magnificent highland landscapes and jungle around
Palenque without any problem at all.