Comitán de Domínguez
Colonial Comitán, Pueblo Mágico, heir to ancient indigenous settlements, was founded by the Dominicans shortly after the arrival of the Spaniards to the region of the Llanos in the 16th century. The city of Comitán was the cradle of the independence of Chiapas and Central America, and also the birthplace of men and women who have made great contributions to the country\'s culture, such as Mexico\'s civil hero, Belisario Domínguez or Rosario Castellanos, one of Mexico\'s greatest writers.
For its traditional architecture of houses with roofs and neoclassical touches, its climate, flowery patios, luminous horizons next to Mayan temples and magnificent colonial churches, its elaborate gastronomy and cultural activity, it received the denomination of Pueblo Mágico (Magic Town), since 2012. This area of the plains enjoys unique beauties in the country.
Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas
You can\'t miss it!
To talk about Comitán is to talk about a city full of color, tradition and flavor; there are so many aspects of the traditional Comitán that we can enjoy: its delicious and varied gastronomy, the legends, the vernacular architecture and the warmth of its people, that make this destination a delight. Here we mention what you should not miss when visiting this city:
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Templo de Santo Domingo, cultural center and central plaza.
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Templo de San José (San José Temple)
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Templo de San Caralampio and La Pila square
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Dr. Belisario Domínguez House Museum
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Archaeological museum of Comitán
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The Montebello Lakes National Park
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Tenam Puente and Chinkultik Archaeological Zones
Gastronomy
With a strong personality that reflects the encounter of two roots, the autochthonous and the Spanish, are the strong culinary characteristics of the famous Comitan de las Flores.
Live the gastronomic experience and do not miss the following recommendations:
El atol de granillo y agua de temperante
El dulce de chimbo y salvadillo con temperante
El pan compuesto y hueso comiteco
Salpicón de res y butifarra con picles
Get to know all our Comiteco flavors.
Our recommendations for your trip
Comitan de las Flores, a city with a colonial charm, rich in history and an indigenous mix that makes it special and enjoy a great climate throughout the year.
The best months to visit are from November to mid-May, when there is generally no rain.
Keep in mind that April, May and June are warmer months (between 25º to 30º). Do not forget to bring cool clothing, preferably cotton, linen or a hat to mitigate the sun\'s rays and a sweater or sweatshirt, since the temperature is generally cool in the afternoons and evenings.
Comfortable shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen are a must.
Between June and the beginning of October, the rains are very frequent during the afternoon and night and it is necessary to bring an umbrella or raincoat.
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How to get there?
Here are some of the options:
Bus lines: There are daily departures from the city of Tuxtla Gutierrez or San Cristobal de Las Casas, the closest city to this destination, here we mention the following:
ADO Buses
Cristobal Colon Bus
Aexxa Buses
Kilometers: From Tuxtla Gutierrez 149 km, From San Cristobal de Las Casas 93 km Approximate time: 3 hr. 30 min. and 2 hrs. respectively
If you travel with your own vehicle, from the city of Tuxtla Gutierrez, follow the instructions:
Take the highway Tuxtla Gutierrez - San Cristobal 190, this road is toll road, continue to Teopisca, Amatenango del Valle to the city of Comitan de Dominguez.
Note: In this highway there is 1 toll booth.
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