Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez

About Tapachula de Cordova y Ordoñez

Tapachula de Córdova y Ordóñez, simply known as Tapachula, is a city and municipality located in the far southeast of the state of Chiapas, Mexico, near the Guatemalan border and the Pacific Ocean. Economically, it is one of the most important cities in Chiapas; as capital of the agriculturally-rich Soconusco region, Tapachula also serves as a key port for trade between Mexico and Central America. The area was originally inhabited by the Mam, as a region under the control of the Mam state of Xelaju, but was first established as a city by the Aztecs in the 13th century. Most of its economic importance has come since the late 19th century, with the establishment of coffee plantations. This practice initiated a steady stream of migration and immigration into the area, which continues to this day, and has left the city with a significant Asian and German cultural presence. There is a large Mayan and Nahua population.

The city of Tapachula is the capital of the Soconusco region of Chiapas, commonly called the "pearl of the Soconusco". The name "Tapachula" comes from Nahuatl and means "between the waters", due to the area's frequent flooding. It is located on a low-lying...

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