An interactive road map with camping, RV, golf and other points of interest including Archeological sites
Click on any area you wish to explore
Faces
of Mexico –
San
Cristobalde
las Casas
by
Bill & Dorothy Bell
High in the Chiapas mountains lies the picturesque
City of San Cristobal de las Casas. Known throughout the world as the home
of the Zapatista rebels and the Indian uprising, this city is an uneasy mix
of two distinct and opposed cultures.
The
deep yellow cathedral near the zocalo is a perfect place to people watch.
Indians from the area come daily to sell their handiwork. Kids nag you for a
peso or two, sometimes with the lure of some Chiclets or other candy. Tourists from throughout the world come to photograph
and capture a lifestyle of the past
.
Faces
of Mexico - Palenque
by Bill Bell
You never forget your fist visit to
Palenque. Or second. Even if you have visited many other ancient
Archeological sites, Palenque is a magical experience that is best savored
over a few days.
Named
after a nearby village, the name originates from Mayan dialects meaning
- jaguar sun - the place
where the sun descends into the underworld, the realm of the jaguar. The
ruins are set in the foothills of the State of Chiapas on a ridge leading
slowly towards the foot of the Gulf. It is deep jungle with vines that grow
to 2 inches in diameter, and foliage with leaves some 12 feet across. The
rainfall is the heaviest in all of Mexico.
There is a variety of accommodation including camping.
Although most of the camping is primarily suited towards tenting, vans and
smaller rigs, there are a few spots capable of handing larger vehicles. Your
best bet is to stay at a park that is closest to the ruins. Here you will be
able to swim in the sacred river and hear howller monkeys cry into the
ancient evening skies.
Copyright Bell
and Bell 2006 to 2009. All rights are reserved.
No part of this
site, road logs or CD can be reproduced in any form without the express
permission in writing of the authors.
For
the problems or the questions with respect to this site contact
dot@ontheroadin.com
On
the Road in Mexico provides thousands of pages of free information.
Although we make some money off of our road logs, the current update of the
entire Mexico Site can use your financial support. If you enjoy this site
please consider making a small donation through paypal
