Comitan de Dominguez
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| This is a sweet and sober town of some 80,000 inhabitants. A supply center for surrounding farms, it enjoys a lovely climate and has Maya ruins and lovely lakes in the vicinity. Often overlooked by travelers. |
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| Swimming | | | Wonderful sightseeing, boating and swimming at Lagunas de Montebello, 50 km from Comitan |
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| Bike Riding | | | A good town for bike riding: flat and with reasonably mellow traffic |
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| Hiking | | | Many possibilities at El Chiflon falls, minor ruins (Tenam Puente, Chinkultik) in region and Montebello Lakes |
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| Walking | | | 1560 m above sea level means and agreeable climate for walking; nice scenery in and outside town |
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| Kayaking | | | Lagunas de Montebello: 50 lakes large and small near the Guatemalan border | |
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| Good Food | | | Some good restaurants at very good prices |
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| Art | | | Small modern art museum houses some Mexican masters |
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| Club Scene | | | Locals' bars and nightclubs; very few foreigners |
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| Museums | | | Home of local doctor/hero/politician; archaeological museum; art museum |
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| Ruins | | | minor Maya ruins Tenam Puente and Chinkultic can be seen on day trips |
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| Mountains | | | A great climate and pretty views: 1560 m above sea level |
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| Colonial | | | Founded in 1537 by the Spanish, it still has some colonial character; public buildings and main plaza restored in recent past |
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| Lake | | | Lagunas de Montebello, bellisimo! 50 km away |
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| Country | | | Surrounded by lovely countryside |
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| Town | | | A prosperous Mexican town of 80K souls |
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| City | | | A supply center for surrounding farms, has plenty of amenities |
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| Dry | | | A very agreeable climate |
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| Border | | | Only if you mean Guatemala |
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| Remote | | | Yup! Almost the end of the line... |
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| Mid-Range Hotels | | | Some pretty hotels at reasonable prices |
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| Budget Hotels | | | Some good value, pleasant budget cuties |
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