Chemula is an autonomous township of 50K inhabitants of indigenous Mayan tribes curanderos (medicine man) diagnosed medical and psychological conditions. He prescribed remedies such as candle lighting and live sacrifice. Chemula families kneel on the floor of the church with melted wax, drink ceremonial cups of posh, a sugar cane liquor with coca Cola. They chant prayers in tzotzil an archaic dialect. Being autonomous the Mexican police or military are not allowed in the city as they have their own police force.
Photography is prohibited and violators can be thrown out of town.
Photography is prohibited and violators can be thrown out of town.
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