Southwestern Mexico (Spanish: Suroeste de México) is a region of Mexico, formed by the states of Chiapas,[1] Guerrero[2] and Oaxaca.[3]
Because of its population is mostly indigenous people,[4] these states are famous for the deep roots of their traditions, holidays, crafts and great food.[5] The area has some of the most beautiful colonial cities and towns of Mexico as Oaxaca and San Cristobal de las Casas, and also natural wonders such as Agua Azul waterfalls, Sumidero Canyon and the Árbol del Tule and impressive archaeological sites such as Toniná, Bonampak, Monte Alban, Yaxchilán and Palenque.
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| State | Official Name
Estado Libre y Soberano de: |
Flag | Capital | Largest city | Area[6] | Population (2010)[7] | Order of Admission to Federation |
Date of Admission to Federation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiapas | Chiapas | Tuxtla Gutiérrez | Tuxtla Gutiérrez | 73,289 km2 (28,297 sq mi) | 4,796,580 | 19 | 1824-09-14[8] | |
| Guerrero | Guerrero | Chilpancingo de los Bravo |
Acapulco de Juárez | 63,621 km2 (24,564 sq mi) | 3,388,768 | 21 | 1849-10-27[9] | |
| Oaxaca | Oaxaca | Oaxaca de Juárez | Oaxaca de Juárez | 93,793 km2 (36,214 sq mi) | 3,801,962 | 3 | 1823-12-21[8] |
| Major Cities of Chiapas | ||||
| Tuxtla Gutiérrez | San Cristóbal de las Casas | Tapachula | Chiapa de Corzo | |
| Major Cities of Guerrero | ||||
| Acapulco de Juárez | Chilpancingo de los Bravo | Iguala de la Independencia | Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo | |
| Major Cities of Oaxaca | |
| Oaxaca de Juárez | Salina Cruz |