Finally, after wanting to go to the state of Chiapas in southeastern Mexico bordering Guatemala and Belize for many years. Mr. W and I headed there recently. I’d always heard from well traveled friends about its authenticity, diverse and beautiful natural settings and soft adventure, no fewer than ten indigenous cultures with their rich tradition of crafts for shopping, and great value for the dollar. And after a week, that’s what we found and then some. Here are things to do in Chiapas, Mexico  Part 1. Part 2 is where to stay.