What happened to the Mayans? 🕵 Los Altos, Chiapas Mexico

Los Altos is a special place for so many reasons, not the least of which is that the modern day ancestors of the Maya people still live there. The region has seen conflict and civil unrest and is a hotbed for the Guerilla militant group known as the Zapatistas, or EZLN. Despite its rocky past, Los Altos is a place of exceptional beauty, with an amazing people and culture.
While in Mexico we had the opportunity to visit Los Altos very often as we did service through our church and other non profit organizations such as the Escalera Foundation and Interweave Solutions. These non-profits help provide educational opportunities for the children living in the poverty stricken region as well as solutions to promote literacy and a better life. Please take a look at their websites to learn more about how you can help children in Los Altos:
escalera.org/
www.interweavesolutions.org/
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Thanks for watching!

[@OurMillionAdventures]

So much of our time in Chiapas was spent with the amazing people in Los Altos. They mean so much to our family. I hope this video was a small peek into what an incredible people and place this is.

[@rookiemaquillage]

It is important for travelers and tourists to Mexico to know about the struggles of the Indigenous peoples. Thank you for sharing your insight and spreading social awareness.

[@OurMillionAdventures]

It's hard having seen and experienced what we have to not want to share it. Thanks for watching and for your comment!

[@ak8990]

why don't these videos have more views? It has beautiful videography and compilation and its very enjoyable! I hope you will soon get the notice you deserve! :)

[@wcdanger6921]

They people's thumbprint is gilded on your heart, this video was beautiful. Many indigenous languages in the US were lost, I hope we can learn how to preserve the vitality of this culture.

[@debbiefarrell1546]

This was so well done and truly showed your love for these people

[@gracevilla7916]

Thank you, for sharing my people’s story to the world.

[@psychoticbabe0_o]

I was born in Chiapas and I in live in the U.S .I pray to one day visit my home land and learn about my ancestors ❤️

[@ExplorayDisfruta]

Congratulations for the video 👏👏👏!!!!! You really make we love Mexico showing us its hidden things nobody tells. Good job!

[@jadymaireguzman2503]

Why am I crying lol ? My dad and his siblings look exactly like some people on this video. (I Don’t know anyone else from my fathers side besides them) Now that I’m getting older I see how drastically my life differs compared to my own parent. Needing to raise my brother (rip) and I in such opposite manner is a reminder of how strong my parents are. I wish I would of listened and asked more questions about our history. Maybe I still can. Thank you for sharing those last words.

[@SimonSozzi7258]

I'm overwhelmed. 🙏🏽😭

[@alecxismorales]

Definitely the best video I have ever watched about Los Altos, excellent job. Thanks for taking the time and effort to show us this wonderful part of Mexico, with amazing people. Thank you for your kindness and support you give to them.

[@619lopez5]

Wow. I’m really grateful for this video ❤I was proudly born in Chiapas and I’m glad that you where able to bring more awareness to the hardship my people have gone through and still fight through . Amazing cinematography and photography as well ,you are very talented.

[@Damodar1128]

Just wow and excellent.

[@salvatorefolisi3102]

Thank you. This was a very heartful depiction of a native people and land. I am looking to visit Chiapas, and learning more about it. Many of the videos I see are for tourists, and while that is a valid level of experience I am also interested in making a deeper connection. I don't know if this is possible as I am an outsider, but what we have in modern America in terms of modern technology and advances we also sorely lack in soulful appreciation of life, nature, and relationships with each other. Ultimately, I am seeking a heartful connection with an ancient sense of purpose and place. Maybe I will find it in Chiapas ...

[@davekimbriel3478]

Thanks for that insight. I lived in that region for 5 years but I missed the appreciation for the indigenous people. Hopefully I get another chance.

[@corsan172011]

as a mexican I fell proud to share the country with my indigenous people from the south of Mexico.... they had a rough time on the history of Mexico but they still there ( conquered, Mexican independence and war of races) too bad south Mexico is the poorest 🥲

[@CarlosRamirez-df5xm]

Thank you

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@johnd746]

I wish I had viewed this video before we went to Chaipas. It would have explained so much that we saw. I love your humanity. Your caring, and tender feelings towards these people, and I expect many people of different cultures. I will continue watching your other videos.

[@OurMillionAdventures]

The people of Chiapas are amazing. We lived there for 7 months and I would go back in a heartbeat. We still have many friends there that I keep in touch with. I feel very privileged to have been invited into some of the inner circles of indigenous communities. These people have so little, yet live happy and beautiful lives. Thanks for your comments 😁

[@jorgeraga2722]

Thank you so much for this video I'm finding out about my heritage and where it comes from and this is amazing thank you

[@yare1324]

Thanks for sharing this.

[@fredieeguevara4869]

Very well made video! Always amazes me to see how people with so little in material goods find a way to be happy. Thanks for sharing!

[@CarlosRamirez-df5xm]

Material things are not happiness but wellness and health are the most important things in life……

[@Cumeni-Ha]

Your content is truly glorious, like unto lightning. He aqui, relampago!

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Wow, thanks! ha ha, really appreciate the comment and support.

[@dulcelu4]

Hermoso video ❤️👍

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Gracias!

[@bananapatch9118]

Touching video...thank you.

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@evargas9579]

Great video.. you have a great heart man...

[@M64936]

Very nice videos.

[@fend2825]

Amazing video. I really feel admiration for your work. Congratulaciones

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Thank you very much!

[@byronbrown2968]

Always Great!

[@noahhiatt9453]

I love these videos

[@Susana36912]

Hermoso vídeo! ✨✨✨✨ Gracias 🙂

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Beautiful, thank you.

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Thank you!

[@caracara321]

❤

[@88arakvita]

Wow. Amazing . Landscape but the most important thing the beauty inside people And your emotive speech about your journey in los altos de Chiapas. Thanks . I was born in CHIAPAS And appreciate your work . Marry Christmas And hopping that all get better . Take care and be safe . 🙏🏼🙏🏼, Greetings from Minneapolis MINNESOTA

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Thank you so much, Merry Christmas to you too! 😀

[@trinidadrm]

What a special place and people to visit and live with your family. I am so jealous about the excellent experiences with you and family I don't think your kids fully appreciate all these experiences but one day they will look back on these memories and fully cherish them. You have both done a great job with those kids to help them see some of the world and the experiences will always change them for the better! Look at your mark you have left with your family in places!

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Thanks so much. It is a special place and people for sure. The kids definitely don't fully appreciate it right now... but maybe making these videos will help them look back someday.

[@ilealcarazdimaiden]

Beautiful video!!❤️💕

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Thank you!!

[@diegohernandez9965]

I feel humanity

[@Iambrendanjames]

Damn…

[@noahhiatt9453]

The videos are great learning and I introduced it to a friend who is interested in it

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Thanks Noah!

[@noahhiatt9453]

I showed one to her and she watches them

[@noecabdelossantos4390]

Do You have a video un San Cristóbal de las casas please?

[@OurMillionAdventures]

I have made two videos about San Cristóbal: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYi3gIx_jr-JgrM kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5ivpJp_nbKhbNk

[@daniellopez6165]

Hi, how are you, when do they return to Chiapas?

[@OurMillionAdventures]

Maybe next year.

[@daniellopez6165]

I like your videos of Chiapas and I hope they come back very soon.

[@bananapatch9118]

Is it dangerous there ?

[@OurMillionAdventures]

I wouldn't say it's dangerous, but It's not a place to go as a tourist. The exception being San Juan Chamula which has tours. We visited Los Altos with humanitarian organizations.