Hi. I wanted to reply to the woman who is interested in living in Chiapas. I agree that that is an amazing area but also agree about the issue of safety, and not only for women alone. However, ironically, I travelled alone through Mexico and parts of C. America alone for years and never felt safer anywhere. I've also traveled there with boyfriends and spent a lot of time camping and being in remote areas. Again, no serious problems but I've heard lots of bad stories which I do believe.
Just curious as to where you are now with your plan/idea? I would like to find a piece of land with a natural spring/water source, far from any major city, to build off grid and grow food year round. So far it's me and a couple friends (actually all male at this point) who are possibly interested.
Thanks!