Tapachula
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Tapachula is a city in the state of Chiapas, Mexico. It is located in the south east of the state near the border with Guatemala, at 14.91°N, 92.27°W. In 2004 the estimated population was 300,600 people.
The importance of this city is exemplary, having one of the highest GDP per capita in Mexico is considered one of the top business and industrial cities across the nation. It is called the "Perla del Soconusco" which translated means the Pearl of the Soconusco.
The Tapachula main attractions are:
The Colonial-style San Agustin Temple, The Archaeological Museum, The variety of asian cuisine, The pyramids of Izapa, The central park.
CULTURE
The population mix is culturally diverse. From indios and mestizos, spanish, german, chinese, japanese, french and several others.
The International Fair of Tapachula is celebrated during March with cattle agricultural and commercial exhibition.
CURRENT EVENTS Until 2003 there were severe security problem in Tapachula due to the so-called "Mara Salvatruchas", gangs from Central America (mainly Honduras), who commit serious crimes including frequent murder. Several comparisons have been made between Tijuana and Tapachula, calling it the Tijuana of the South, as a matter of fact, their politicians made quite a good job having fixed those security matters, and now locals can walk safe again in their comunity.
MEDIA Important newspapers are the Tapachultecan "El Orbe" and the Soconuscan "El Diario del Sur"; radio can be received from both Mexico and Guatemala.Template:Mexico-geo-stub
PEOPLE Relevant politicians, scientists, and artists were born in Tapachula, like Fray Matías de Córdova and Amparo Montes, among others.
EXTERNAL LINK http://www.tapachulaweb.com (http://www.tapachulaweb.com)