A plain of smooth white marble, the vast central plaza of Tuxtla Gutiérrez (pop. 568,000) is the hub of Chiapan political and social life. This capital city is a dizzying amalgam of markets, flashing ...more
Most Mexican cities pack their charm into a pedestrian walkway lined with museums and cafes, surrounded by diesel-burning trucks with loud horns threatening the cobblestoned peace. San Cristóbal (pop ...more
In all of Mesoamerica, three sites are world-renowned for their expression of the beauty, power, and glory of the Mayan Classic period. Honduras has Copán, Guatemala has Tikal, and Mexico has Palenque ...more
Tapachula (pop. 300,000) bustles with sidewalk swap meets, stalls selling homemade root beer, and marimba music echoing into the night. Nearby mountains are home to the largest coffee growing communities ...more
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For 52 years, we have published the world’s favorite budget travel guides, written entirely by students and updated every year. With pen and notebook in hand and a few changes of underwear stuffed in our backpacks, we spend months roaming the globe in search of travel bargains.
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