larrainzar in the state of chiapas

Larráinzar, Chiapas

The original name was Istacostoc Larrainzar, which in Nahuatl means "White Cave".

Located in the Central Highlands, predominantly mountainous terrain, its geographical coordinates are 16 ° 53 'N and 92 ° 44 W, at an altitude of 2.200 m.

San Andres Larrainzar is a municipality in the State of Chiapas, Mexico, locatedwithin the region known as Los Altos. Its inhabitants are ethnic cultural and linguistictsotsil which, in turn, is part of the Mayan Culture.
Larráinzar Township (in the State of Chiapas). It has 2560 inhabitants. Larrainzar isat 2000 meters altitude.

Tourism, Tourism in this region has been gaining strength since 2000, when peoplerealized that the Zapatista movement was not dangerous to visitors, the entity alsohas some potential because of the beauty of the landscape, handicrafts andTraditional festivals.

Landmarks:
The Church of St. Andrew the Apostle.

Parties, dances and traditions, the most important celebrations are: Feast of the fifthFriday in honor of Lord of Tila, patronal feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, Our Lady ofthe Conception.
The climate of this county is mild and humid with abundant rainfall in summer.

Larráinzar Municipality of Chiapas in Mexico and the GPS coordinates:

Longitude (dec): -92.713333

Latitude (dec): 16.883611

The town lies at an average height of 2000 meters above sea level.

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