The state capital of Chiapas and the home of Mexico’s famed marimba music. Set in a thriving coffee-growing region, it is a good base from which to explore the nearby villages where life has changed little since pre-Hispanic times. A short drive away is the impressive Sumidero Canyon. Mountain peaks surround the 1829m (6000ft) drop along the 42km- (26 mile-) rift and are an impressive sight.