Puerto Chiapas - Cruise Line Fans: Cruise Forum, Reviews and Chat From Real Cruisers

canarymoon · 08-05-2007, 11:07 AM

Oceania will be adding Puerto Chiapas as a port of call.

Near the border of Guatemala on Mexico's west coast, Puerto Chiapas offers opportunities for cultural and historic tours, as well as eco-adventures. Visitors to this port have access to Palenque, one of the Mayan world's most important archeological sites. Those looking for adventure can try white-water rafting, horse back riding, Jeep or ATV rides or hiking through the surrounding jungle.

canarymoon · 08-05-2007, 11:11 AM

From the introductory page of the Port of Puerto Chiapas Port Authority's web site ( http://www.puertochiapas.com.mx/eng/home.html ):
Pueto Chiapas offers those looking for a close contact with a mystic, exotic and natural world, the door to a magical place with wonderful regional tours enjoying unequalled natural beauties, alternative tourism, ecotourism and archeology.
The State of Chiapas has the mayor biodiversity of Mexico privileged by its nature and its friendly people; the tourist attractions are real by its beauty. In Chiapas, there is color, culture and tradition; it’s a paradise that offers lovely scenery, living culture, colonial inheritance and activities such as rafting, fishing and speleology.

canarymoon · 08-05-2007, 11:15 AM

... And here's a link to a beautiful photo gallelry from the Port Authority there:

Galeria de Fotos

hanna · 08-05-2007, 10:33 PM

Nice photos. I've never heard of this place. I suppose in 10 years it will be the rage.