Barrio de La Merced Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Barrio de La Merced
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
San Cristobal: Sumidero Canyon, Chiapa de Corzo, & Miradores
Tour cascadas de Agua Azul, Cascada Misol-Ha y Zona Arqueológica de Palenque.
San Cristobal: Agua Azul, Misol Ha & Palenque Experience
Blue Water Misol-ha and Palenque Tour from San Cristobal.
From San Cristobal: Agua Azul, Misol-ha, and Palenque
San Cristobal: Cascadas de Chiflon and Lagos de Montebello
Our pick of the best Barrio de La Merced Hotel Deals
Hotel Mansion del Valle
Reviewed on 10 May 2025
Casa del Alma Hotel Boutique & Spa
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025
Hotel La Casa de Mama
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2025
Hotel Casa de Familia de San Cristobal
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2025
Hotel Catedral
Reviewed on 26 May 2025
Hotel San Luis
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Barrio de La Merced
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.
Santa Lucía
If you're spending some time in Santa Lucía, Santo Domingo Handicraft Market and Arches of Carmen are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Ciudad Real
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ciudad Real and surrounding area, you can visit Ciudad Cuauhtemoc and Santo Domingo Handicraft Market.
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.
