Sumidero Canyon and Palenque
A special destination within Mexico is Chiapas. Chiapanecos (inhabitants of Chiapas) are direct descendants of the ancient Mayans and still adhere to their customs and religion. Very authentic Indian villages but also beautiful ancient Mayan ruins like Palenque can be found in this southern state. The landscape ranges from misty mountains to the tropical rainforest with howler monkeys, many bird species and jaguars. In between beautifully colored lakes and not to mention the breathtaking Sumidero Canyon with its steep walls.