San Cristóbal de las Casas is a colonial city located in the state of Chiapas, Mexico. The city is famous for its colonial architecture, indigenous culture, cuisine, and beautiful natural landscapes. Here, we’ll tell you a little more about the wide variety of activities you can enjoy in its wonderful surroundings.

What to do in San Cristóbal de las Casas

1. Jade Museum: exhibits a wide variety of jade pieces and other pre-Hispanic objects from the Mayan culture.
2. Historic Center: a very well-preserved area, with colonial buildings and picturesque squares.
3. Tour of nearby indigenous communities: There are several tours that allow you to learn about these communities and their way of life.Tour of nearby indigenous communities: There are several tours that allow you to learn about these communities and their way of life.
4. Local cuisine: You have to try dishes like cochinita pibil, tamales, mole, and the famous Chiapas coffee.
5. Sumidero Canyon: Located an hour from San Cristóbal de las Casas, this impressive rock canyon stretches for several kilometers and is a natural wonder.
6. Agua Azul and Misol-Ha waterfalls: two impressive waterfalls that offer a beautiful natural landscape.
7. Festivals and Cultural Events: This is a city full of cultural life, with festivals and events throughout the year, so it’s worth checking the local calendar.

Market in San Cristobal de las Casas

It is one of the largest and most important markets in the region, known for its wide variety of local products, crafts, and food. It has several sections, each dedicated to different products, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, meat and dairy products, grains and spices, clothing and textiles, and handicrafts.

The market is a popular place to buy souvenirs and mementos of local culture, as well as to savor typical regional food, such as tamales, quesadillas, sopes, pozol, and other traditional dishes.

Churches in San Cristobal de las Casas

San Cristóbal has numerous churches and temples of great historical and cultural significance. These are some of the most notable:

1. San Cristóbal de Las Casas Cathedral: This is the city’s main Catholic church, located in the main square. It was built in the 16th century and features Baroque architecture, with beautiful carved wooden altars and a yellow facade.
2. Santo Domingo Church: Built in the 16th century by Dominican friars, it is one of the oldest churches in the city. Its Baroque façade features beautiful gilded altars inside.
3. Temple de La Caridad: a small chapel located in the historic center of the city, built in the 18th century, famous for its red and white façade.
4. Temple of San Francisco: Built in the 16th century by the Franciscans, it is another of the oldest churches in the city. Its architecture is Baroque and features beautiful mural paintings inside.
5. Temple of Calvary: This is a small chapel located on a hilltop on the outskirts of the city. It was built in the 17th century and is famous for its panoramic views of the city.
6. San Juan Chamula Church: Located a few kilometers from the city, it is a place of great religious and cultural importance for the local population.

These are just a few of the most notable churches in San Cristóbal de las Casas, but the city has many other churches and temples of great cultural and historical significance.

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