Las Rosas: Tancoy, Casa de la Cultura and Pueblo Viejo

Las Rosas offers several points of interest for a stay: the Casa de la Cultura in town, traditions throughout the municipality, and nearby Pueblo Viejo. This lets you balance culture and scenery according to your interests. The contrast between the artistic offerings and the route through wooded highlands to archaeological remains is particularly striking.

Pueblo Viejo: Forest, valley views and archaeological remains

From the municipal seat of Las Rosas, an unpaved road leads to a small plain at the foot of the mountain. From there, a footpath continues to higher, wooded areas with archaeological remains. This sequence is important for planning: after the drive, part of the journey is on foot. Before setting out, check the current condition of the road and footpath.

From Pueblo Viejo, you can look out over the valley of Villa de las Rosas and the adjoining valleys. Here, the landscape and archaeological traces sit side by side: you can take an interest in both the wooded surroundings and the remains and views across the valleys.

Cultural activities and traditions

The Casa de la Cultura de Las Rosas was founded in 1991. Its workshops include drawing, painting, regional dance, traditional embroidery, guitar and marimba. There are also talks, visual arts exhibitions, book presentations and screenings of cultural videos. The program ranges from hands-on artistic activities to events for listening and viewing. If you are planning a visit, check the dates for your travel period in advance.

In the municipality of Las Rosas, Carnaval del Tancoy is celebrated every year before Lent; the “Tancoy” dance is the form the celebration takes. Traditional Tancoy masks are considered one of the municipality’s most representative cultural expressions. Masses, processions, dances and traditional music are also held there in honor of the Archangel Michael. If you would like to experience one of these festivals, check the dates for the relevant year in advance.

Churches and traditional cuisine

In the municipality, the Templo principal de San Miguel, the Templo de San José and the Church of the Virgen de Guadalupe are considered churches built in the colonial style. Traditional cuisine includes pork barbacoa, turkey mole, sausages and tamales. Together, the architectural styles, festival traditions and dishes offer different perspectives on the municipality’s cultural identity.

Water spots in Las Rosas

Ojo de Agua is a balneario in Las Rosas. Before visiting, check the current facilities and operating conditions. The municipal capital also has pools containing sulfurous water; check in advance whether they will be open and accessible during your trip.

The right location for your stay

If you would like to focus on the Casa de la Cultura and the municipality’s traditions, look for a vacation rental in Las Rosas. If you plan to include Pueblo Viejo in your trip, also factor in the drive and the footpath described above.

Discover more destinations:

San Cristóbal De Las Casas, Puerto Madero, Chiapa De Corzo, Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Tuzantán, Maravilla Tenejapa, Ocosingo, Chancalá

For the broader travel overview: Chiapas.