The CDC lists Chiapas as a malarial risk. What should I do about malaria prophylactics?
Click here to visit the CDC website. The risk of malaria varies greatly depending upon where the delegation is based. Delegations that take place in the caracol and communities outside of San Cristobal are in an area known as “los Altos” (the highlands). These areas are at relatively high elevation (6,000 to 8,000 ft) and this means the climate is really too cold for there to be any risk of malaria. If your plan is to travel no more extensively than the highlands then you will not need to worry about malaria. If you are intending to travel more widely in Chiapas (or elsewhere in Latin America) where the climate is more tropical, you will need to think about malaria prevention. The whole issue of whether or not to treat turns out to be somewhat complicated and warrants a bit of research. Malaria medication is serious medicine and some people experience rather significant side effects. On the other hand, Malaria is a serious illness and can cause life-long symptoms. It is important to sp
