Chiapas Mexico - Chiapas is the southern most state in Mexico, it borders the Mexican states of Oaxaca to the
west, Veracruz to the northwest, and Tabasco to the north, & the
Country of Guatemala to the east and southeast.
Technically the Country of Belize but
You'd have to cross through Guatemala
To get there ,
( now you know what's on the other border Of Mexico)
Chiapas has a significant coastline on the Pacific Ocean to the southwest.
Chiapas has a humid, tropical climate,
Chiapas is home to the ancient Mayan ruins of Palenque, Yaxchilán, Bonampak, Chinkultic & Toniná. It is also home to one of the largest indigenous populations in the country, with ten federally recognized ethnicities.
Chiapas is known for the instrument Called the marimba.
Chiapas ranks 2nd among the Mexican states in the production of cacao, the product used to make
chocolate, and is responsible for
60 % of Mexico's total
coffee output. Other significant crops are sugar cane, squash,
corn,beans,
bananas & other fruits.
In layman's terms Chiapas is just southern Mexico.
Chiapas Mexico pronounced (Chyapas)
its capital and largest city is Tuxtla Gutiérrez.
Local specialties here include ningüijute, a seed-based pork
mole, chispola, a beef and vegetable stew and pictes, a sweet
corn tamale.
Carne cocida en limón is a traditional Mexican dish originating from Chiapas. Often served in cantinas and pulquerias, this tasty snack consists of ground meat marinated in lime
juice. It's usually prepared with a combination of fresh lime
juice, ground beef (often sirloin), chopped tomatoes, chopped white onions, serrano chili peppers, and
salt.
The lime
juice is mixed into the ground meat, then placed in the fridge to marinated for at least four hours. The rest of the ingredients are then added, and the meat mixture is refrigerated for 2 more hours. Once done, carne cocida en limón is typically served with fried or toasted tortillas.
Other foods include cured meats such as
ham and sausage, crystallized fruits and coconut , roasted
pig seasoned with chilies and spices , tamales
