Tuxtla Gutierrez is located in the State of Chiapas , 1,081 km southeast of Mexico City via federal highway 190. It is the capital of the State.

Among its main attractions are:

• The Plaza Civica (the Main Square)

• The San Marcos Cathedral building in the middle of the XVI century, and throughout the centuries it has suffered several reconstructions, and even then it is a sample of Colonial architecture of Chiapas. The tower houses a rail with 48 bells, which accompany the figures of the Apostles that march on a pedestal every hour. It is a traditional show.

• The Madero Park which houses:

  • the Regional Museum of the State with two permanent exhibitions one of Mayan archaeological pieces and

  • other ones regarding the history of the State through ethnographic collections

• The Botanical Garden which has a great variety of flora from different regions of the State

• A Theater

• The Centro de Convivencia Infantil (Center for Children) with a pool, games for children, etc.

• The Natural History Museum which exhibition of woods is unique in the Country

• Another interesting place you can visit is the "Miguel Alvarez del Toro" Zoo, which is one of the best ones in Latin America, inhabited by:

  • jaguars

  • eagles

  • serpents

  • birds among other beautiful animals. The visitor can find here a bookstore, a snack bar, areas for pic-nics and a parking area

The Tuxtla Gutierrez local artisans make beautiful handicrafts such as:

• bracelets

• earrings

• chains

• costume dresses

• wood pieces

• wickerworks, etc.

that you can purchase at Ischanal Market

Regarding regional cuisine, you can enjoy delicious dishes such as:

• tamales de jacuanae

• chipilin

• arroz

• zoque

• chispola

• you can also savor traditional beverages such as:

  • water of chia

  • jamaica

  • cacao