San Cristobal’s
main religious celebrations take place during Holy Week, when you
can witness the traditional Via Crucis procession and attend a fair
held to mark the beginning of Easter. In November and December, the
city hosts the Antorcha Guadalupana race, which draws young pilgrims
who travel in groups to Mexico City, Oaxaca or Guatemala and then
return to San Cristobal running with a lit torch to celebrate the
Virgin of Guadalupe on Dec. 12. Another important festivity that
takes place in San Cristobal’s surrounding areas is the Carnival of
San Juan Chamula, which is held in February and March. During this
celebration you’ll see parades, Mass ceremonies and cleansing
rituals, such as people walking over hot coals....
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