Ciudad Real Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit

San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral
In the heart of the historic center, discover a colorful cathedral and one of the most significant buildings of this traditional Mexican city.

Santo Domingo Handicraft Market
Spend a delightful morning perusing the myriad colorful stalls at the city’s famous outdoor crafts market. Buy some souvenirs to take home.

Mesoamerican Museum of Jade
Understand the importance that jade held in ancient Mesoamerican cultures at this fascinating museum, where you will find replica masks and jewelry.

Plaza 31 de Marzo
Join locals at the city’s main square where evening music, leafy trees and a plethora of impressive colonial buildings await.

Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo
With its spectacular ornamental church, two museums showing beautiful Mayan textiles and a bustling market, this spot in Chiapas is quite popular.

Na Bolom Cultural Museum
Tour this remarkable museum and cultural center, which depicts the lifetime of study of the Lacandón indigenous people by Gertrude Duby and Frans Blom.
Activities

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Rancho Nuevo Caves and Arcotete Ecotourism Center

San Cristobal: Zinacantan and San Juan Chamula Tour

San Cristóbal: Sumidero Canyon and Chiapa de Corzo Tour

Tour to Indian Villages of Chamula and Zinacantan
Our pick of the best Ciudad Real Hotel Deals

Hotel Sombra del Agua
Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Hotel Mukul Na
Reviewed on 24 June 2025

Hotel Villa Mercedes San Cristobal
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2025

Hotel Cielo y Selva, San Cristobal de las Casas
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2024

Hotel Plaza Magnolias
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025

Hotel Mansion del Valle
Reviewed on 10 May 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ciudad Real

Barrio de La Merced
While visiting Barrio de La Merced, you might make a stop by sights like Amber Museum of Chiapas and Regional Costume Museum.

Santa Lucía
If you're spending some time in Santa Lucía, Santo Domingo Handicraft Market and Arches of Carmen are top sights worth seeing.

Zona Centro
Unique features of Zona Centro include the museums and gardens. Make a stop by Plaza 31 de Marzo or Mesoamerican Museum of Jade while you're exploring the area.

Barrio de Mexicanos
While Barrio de Mexicanos isn't home to many top sights, Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo and Mesoamerican Museum of Jade are some notable places to visit nearby.

Barrio del Cerrillo
If you're spending some time in Barrio del Cerrillo, Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo are top sights worth seeing.

Barrio de Guadalupe
While Barrio de Guadalupe may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Santo Domingo Handicraft Market.