In this majestic state of southern Mexico lives a wealth of nature. Plentiful rivers feed hundreds of waterfalls and lakes, carving their way through impenetrable jungles surrounded by hills and volcanoes. Chiapas is extremely rich in water and other natural resources; its jungles and highlands are great producers of valuable hardwoods and are home to an incredible variety of other flora and fauna as well as some of Mexico's most fascinating Mayan archaeological sites. Its cities possess a rich, historical and ethnic heritage strongly rooted in the culture of the indigenous societies of the region such as the State capital, Tuxtla Gutierrez, the gem of San Cristóbal de las Casas, Comitán de Dominguez and Tapachula, and its smaller communities which include Chiapa de Corzo, San Juan de Chamula, Las Margaritas and Huixtla. Chiapas is bordered by the states of Oaxaca, Veracruz and Tabasco and the Central American country of Guatemala.