Alma de Chiapas was born from a personal story and a particular moment in my life. This project does not come only from a love of travel, but from a deep personal connection with Mexico. My in-laws are from Ocosingo and Tuxtla Gutiérrez, in the heart of Chiapas, and I also have ties to Veracruz, on the Gulf Coast. Through these roots, I discovered a Mexico experienced from the inside — sharing everyday life with locals, family meals, local celebrations, and the traditions that give these regions their soul.

Over the years, I have made dozens of trips to Chiapas and throughout the rest of Mexico. Every stay allowed me to deepen my relationship with this country. In San Cristóbal de las Casas, I wandered through cobblestone streets lined with colorful houses and markets where traditional textiles brighten every stall. In Ocosingo, I experienced the slower rhythm of a provincial town, close to impressive Mayan sites such as Toniná. In Tuxtla Gutiérrez, I felt the energy of the capital of Chiapas and discovered the spectacular Sumidero Canyon. In Veracruz, I enjoyed the ocean, the music, and another side of Mexico — more Caribbean in spirit, yet just as vibrant.

These repeated journeys taught me that there is not one single Mexico, but thousands. With every visit, I felt as though I was discovering something new: a hidden waterfall like El Chiflón, an indigenous Tzotzil village where ancestral traditions still live on, or a simple meal shared around coffee grown in the highlands of Chiapas. Each of these moments fueled my curiosity and attachment to the country, to the point where I felt the need to preserve them somewhere.

It was the COVID lockdown that truly triggered everything. Like many people, I suddenly found myself unable to travel, trapped in a repetitive daily routine. In that stillness, my thoughts returned to Mexico: memories came flooding back — the waterfalls, the markets, the ruins lost in the jungle. I felt the need to relive those moments, to keep them from fading away, and above all, to share them. If I could no longer travel physically, I could at least travel through writing and invite others to join me through my stories.

That is how Alma de Chiapas was born: first as a personal journal, and later as a blog open to everyone. Here, I do not aim to create an impersonal list of places or recommendations. My goal is twofold: to share my experiences sincerely, with all the emotions and favorite moments attached to them, while also providing practical guides for those preparing a trip to Chiapas or the rest of Mexico. I want this blog to be both a source of inspiration and a useful companion, capable of offering guidance while leaving room for personal discovery.

For me, Alma de Chiapas is a way of paying tribute to a region and a country that have given me so much. It is also an invitation to travelers: to explore Mexico with curiosity, respect, and openness, going beyond clichés to discover its true richness.