Pictures of Chiapa de Corzo
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Chiapa de Corzo
The road to Chiapa de Corzo, near Tuxtla Gutierrez
Traditional Dress
Traditonal Dress - statue at the entrace to the town shows a man a woman in traditional local dress
Traditional Dress
Traditonal Dress - statue at the entrace to the town shows a man a woman in traditional local dress
Colonial Archways
Arched arcades surround the main plaza on three sides
Elegant Fountain
Colonial fountain - once the main source of fresh water for the local inhabitants
Elegant Fountain
It's said that the colonial fountain was built to look like a crown
Colonial Feel
Archways host shops and cafes - perfect for a stroll, and to enjoy a bit of shopping or coffee.
Shade in the Park
Cool air in the shade of the trees on the main plaza
Ex Covenant
Archway with Ex convent & church in the background
Ex Convent
Ex Convento de Santo Domingo
Courtyards
One of the ex-convents courtyards
Magnificent Restoration
Stunningly restored: enjoy a sense of peaceful serenity inside the walls of the ex convent. It's also a museum (closed Mondays).