Chiapas, Mexico
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Ocosingo is a city of 48,000 people (2020) in Chiapas. Ocosingo is also known as the "Gateway to the Lacandon Jungle", and has several archaeological sites.
Clean, modern coffee shop serving light entrees and breakfast items like omelettes and chilaquiles. Good coffee and a selection of sweet breads to go with it.
Traditional Mexican cuisine served on an outdoor terrace. The tacos de arrachera are recommended.
Casual dining room featuring a large range of seafood specialties. The seafood cakes are recommended as is the sopa de mariscos. Large shrimp cocktails and creative mixed drinks. Limited off-street parking.
South side of the plaza, double rooms M$300, also rented as single rooms M$250 if not too crowded. Clean big rooms with private bathroom and TV. Free Wi-Fi and drinking water.
Basic hotel offering rooms with or without AC. All rooms have 2 double beds and the price depends on the occupancy. A few blocks away from the main square and thus quiet. Free WiFi and parking.
A big stone building with colonial architecture complete with pool and restaurant.
A rather sophisticated place run by two chefs. Beautiful colonial atmosphere. You can enjoy a nice breakfast here.
Modern small hotel with clean rooms with cold air conditioning and hot water. Secure off-street parking available. Rates include a full breakfast.
There are urban colectivos, but the city is small enough that it is best to walk.
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