Ancient Maya ruins sequestered in the jungle, atmospheric Spanish colonial towns, dranatic landscapes, and Maya villages that seem impervious to time make the southern state of Chiapas one of the most rewarding places to photograph in Mexico. Culturally similar to neighboring Guatemala, Chiapas is home to a colorful and thriving Maya culture that has managed to hold onto its age-old traditions.
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Chiapas, Mexico - Images by John Mitchell
