San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico: travel guide
A cool highland colonial city in Chiapas, known for its indigenous Tzotzil markets, colorful textiles, nearby Sumidero Canyon, and bohemian café scene.
- Country
- Mexico
- Currency
- MXN
- Time zone
- America/Mexico_City
- Nearest airport
- TGZ
Plan a San Cristóbal de las Casas trip
Top places to visit in San Cristóbal de las Casas
San Cristóbal Historic Center
Heritage · 4.7 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate
A Spanish baroque Cathedral, colorful Real de Guadalupe pedestrian street, indigenous Tzotzil markets, and a vibrant café and textile scene in a cool highland colonial city.
Andador Eclesiástico (Real de Guadalupe)
Cultural · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
Pedestrian street of cafés, bars and craft shops linking the plaza to the Guadalupe church.
Templo de Guadalupe (viewpoint)
Viewpoint · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate
Hilltop church reached by a long stairway, with fine views over the red rooftops.
San Juan Chamula
Cultural · about 1.5 h · entry $30 (≈ ₹160)
Autonomous Tzotzil-Maya village whose church blends Catholic and Maya ritual (no photos inside).
Na Bolom Museum
Museum · about 1 h · entry $80 (≈ ₹420)
House-museum of the Blom family documenting the Lacandón Maya and Chiapas culture.
Catedral de San Cristóbal
Church · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate
Ochre-and-white Baroque cathedral on the main plaza, the city's centrepiece.
Templo y Ex-Convento de Santo Domingo
Church · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate
Chiapas' most ornate Baroque church facade, fronted by a Maya textile market.
Museo del Ámbar de Chiapas
Museum · about 0.8 h · entry $40 (≈ ₹210)
Amber museum in a former convent showcasing Chiapas' prized fossil resin.
Mercado de Dulces y Artesanías
Market · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate
Colourful market of Maya textiles, amber and Chiapan crafts near Santo Domingo.
Grutas de Rancho Nuevo
Nature · about 1.5 h · entry $40 (≈ ₹210)
Pine-forest limestone caves just outside the city, with lit walkways.
Things to do
- Sumidero Canyon Boat Tour Adventure · 4 h · from MXN 600 per person
- Chamula & Zinacantán Indigenous Villages Tour Tour · 4 h · from MXN 550 per person
- Sumidero Canyon & Chiapa de Corzo Day Trip Day Trip · 7 h · from MXN 700 per person
- El Chiflón & Montebello Lakes Day Trip Day Trip · 10 h · from MXN 850 per person
- San Cristóbal Coffee & Pox Tasting Walk Tour · 2.5 h · from MXN 400 per person
Day trips and tours
- Sumidero Canyon Boat + Chiapa de Corzo 6 h · from 900
Where to stay in San Cristóbal de las Casas
- Centro & Real de Guadalupe about MXN 1,600 per night
Cobblestone core along the andador — cafés, bars and easy day-trip pickups.
Hotels
- Hotel Bo 4-star · MXN 2,800 to MXN 5,500 per night
- Hotel Boutique Casa del Alma 5-star · MXN 2,600 to MXN 4,500 per night
- Rossco Backpackers Hostel 2-star · MXN 280 to MXN 850 per night
- Hotel Casa Mexicana 4-star · MXN 1,500 to MXN 2,600 per night
Where to eat
- Tierra y Cielo chiapaneco, mexican · about MXN 350 per person
- El Secreto Contemporary, Chiapan · about MXN 800 per person
- LUM (Restaurante) Contemporary, Chiapan · about MXN 450 per person
- El Caldero Chiapan, Mexican · about MXN 180 per person
- TierrAdentro Cafe, Vegetarian · about MXN 200 per person
- Frontera Artisan Food Cafe, International · about MXN 190 per person
- El Fogón de Jovel Chiapan, Mexican · about MXN 320 per person
Getting around
- Bus main way to get around
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- Taxi main way to get around
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- Walking main way to get around
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