Lacandon Maya dugout canoe, Lake Naha, Naha Village, Montes Azules Biosphere, Selva Lacandona, Chiapas Mexico

Picture of Lacandon Maya dugout canoe on Lake Naha, Naha Village, Montes Azules Biosphere Reserve, Selva Lacandona, Chiapas Mexico.



The Lacandons are indigenous peoples of La Selva Lacandona in Chiapas, Mexico. They refer to themselves as the Hach Winik or True People. The Lacandon culture has lived in the Lacandon Rainforest for hundreds of years. It is said the Lacandons are direct descendants of the classical civilizations of Palenque, Yaxchilan and Bonampak.

Near Lacanja Village Chiapas Mexico
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