Description:
The Chanchilals are a tribe of people who live in the state of Chiapas in southern Mexico. They are indigenous to the region and speak a language of the Mayan family. The Chanchilals are believed to have migrated to Chiapas from the Yucatan Peninsula about 1,000 years ago. They are a agricultural people, and are involved in raising corn, beans, and squash. They also produce wool, leather, and beeswax. The Chanchilals are Catholic, and their religion is based on the worship of the sun, moon, and stars. They are a proud people, and are known for their fierce independence.
