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The Land

A small stream flows through the Lacandon

rainforest in Chiapas. In recent decades large areas of this rainforest have been cleared for settlements, farming, and mining.

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discussion arises about how to both preserve the forests and harvest the benefits of the land for the people. Two of the most popular woods harvested here are mahogany and rosewood . The climate of Chiapas varies from area to area. In the north part of the state you can find very dry hot weather, varying greatly from the southern parts where the humidity makes the air feel hotter than the actual temperature. The average temperature is 68ºF (20ºC), with some measurements going as high as 104ºF (40ºC) and as low as 32ºF (0ºC). The rainy season runs from June to November. Needless to say, if you visit Chiapas, you’ll need to prepare for all types of weather. Located on the Pacific Coast, Guerrero covers a surface area of 24,818 miles (64,282 square kilometers), about 3.3 percent of Mexico’s total land area. Guerrero has 313 miles (500 kilometers) of Pacific coastline. The Sierra Madre del Sur runs southwest just inside the coastline, cresting at 12,149 feet (3,703