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Origin of cocoa in Mazatan

Mazatán, Chiapas

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The theory of the birth of the cocoa drink (chocolate), the hypothesis itself, tells us that the chocolate drink was consumed more than 3 thousand years ago in the archaeological area of ​​Mazatán and not in the Mayan area as has been said until now.

Municipality

Mazatán is one of the municipalities of the state of Chiapas. Its name comes from the Nahuatl Masatān, which means Place where deer abound. The municipality has the temple of the Virgin of the Conception. Its main tourist attractions are: The San José Tourist Center, a resting place located in front of the sea, where it is possible to swim and practice some water sports such as diving and sport fishing. Barra San Simón, located west of the municipal seat, where it is possible to practice diving, fishing and swimming.

Festivities

In Mazatán, the most important celebration is that of the Virgin of the Conception. Traditionally, the municipality celebrates Holy Week, the Day of the Holy Cross, the Day of the Dead, December 12, the day of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Christmas and New Year.


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