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2022 Chiapas gay pride march in Tuxtla Gutiérrez. Photo by Karina Alvarez

Chiapas is a state known for indigenous culture with ten federally recognized ethnicities. Tourists tend to come for the Mayan ruins in Palenque and other spots or for the colonial city of San Cristobál de las Casas which has a rich culture. The state capital Tuxtla Gutiérrez and San Cristóbal de las Casas have the most options for LGBT visitors. Please see our pages for:

• Tuxtla Gutiérrez - The state capital and largest city has the most options for LGBT visitors.

• San Cristóbal de las Casas - The colonial city is a popular tourist destination and also a place where many expats have setttled for its culture, climate and open attitude.

• Tapachula, Palenque and Comitán - The rest of the state is covered here. There are some options for the LGBT community in these other smaller cities.