Where is Chiapas Mexico?

Chiapas, officially the Free and Sovereign State of Chiapas (_Estado Libre y Soberano de Chiapas_) is one of the 32 states of Mexico, bordered by the states of Tabasco, Veracruz, and Oaxaca to the north and west, and the Pacific Ocean to the south. The state shares its southern border with the departments of San Marcos, Huehuetenango, and Quiché in Guatemala.

Chiapas is one of Mexico's most biodiverse states, with an extensive range of ecosystems and species, from the rain forests and mangroves of the coastal plains to the central highlands, the Sierra Madre de Chiapas, and the dry forests and grasslands of the northern plateau.

The state is also known for its rich cultural diversity, with a large indigenous population and a strong Mayan heritage. The Mayans, one of the most advanced and ancient civilizations in the Americas, inhabited the area of present-day Chiapas for over 2,500 years, leaving behind numerous ruins and archaeological sites, including the ancient cities of Palenque, Bonampak, and Yaxchilán.

In the 20th century, Chiapas was the scene of a prolonged and low-intensity armed conflict, known as the Zapatista Uprising, which began in 1994 and aimed for greater autonomy and rights for the indigenous communities.

The state is also known for its diverse coffee, cacao, and tropical fruits production, and its natural attractions, including the Sumidero Canyon National Park, the Agua Azul Waterfalls, and the Lacandon Jungle.