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Comitán Mexico

Comitán de Domínguez in honor of the hero of the free word Belisario Domínguez Palencia, the greatest civil hero of Mexico born in Comitán. It is the oldest city in Chiapas, and the oldest human settlement in Chiapas historically Upon the arrival of the Spaniards, they found a Mayan settlement dating back to the classical period, with the conquest becoming a village of the then captaincy of Guatemala and later in the city, unlike the other cities of Chiapas, which were founded by Spaniards. Nowadays it is a municipality that is characterized by its variety of architectural styles ranging from the neoclassical through the baroque, neo-gothic and art nouveau more recently in the remodeling of facades in the home, the influence of the conquest. It also tells its story with Mayan pyramids from which the identity of what is now the city emerges, so that recently from the hands of the governor of the state receives the title of the most cultural city of Chiapas. For being the most historical and representative in all areas from its culture and origins through its architecture, vestiges and customs, cradle of heroes and characters of the highest national cultural scale. Also for the events here raised as the gestation of the independence of Chiapas and Central America and the signing of the treaties, among others. It is characterized by having many linguistic regionalisms among its inhabitants and a wide gastronomic variety. Its gastronomy has attracted the attention of many people. The archaeological zones that they possess have been very pleasing for the tourists. On October 9, 2012, entrance to the Magic Towns program of the Federal Tourism Secretariat for its culture, architecture, customs, history, gastronomy, such as its famous sweets made from different regional ingredients and with pre-Hispanic methods.

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Angel Albino Corzo (TGZ)

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Comitán, Mexico

Comitán Mexico