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San Cristobal de las Casas Cathedral which includes night scenes and heritage architecture

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.

San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral
Handicrafts Market showing a garden

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.

Santo Domingo Handicraft Market
Mesoamerican Museum of Jade which includes interior views

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.

Mesoamerican Museum of Jade
Plaza 31 de Marzo featuring night scenes and heritage architecture

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.

Plaza 31 de Marzo
Templo de Santo Domingo which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

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.

Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo
Na Bolom Cultural Museum as well as a couple

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.

Na Bolom Cultural Museum

Activities

From San Cristobal: Zinacantán and San Juan Chamula Tour

FromSan Cristobal:Zinacantán andSanJuanChamula ENGLISH GUIDE

AU$43
per adult
FromSan Cristobal:Zinacantán andSanJuanChamula ENGLISH GUIDE
Rancho Nuevo Caves and Arcotete Ecotourism Center

Rancho Nuevo Caves and Arcotete Ecotourism Center

AU$35
per adult
Rancho Nuevo Caves and Arcotete Ecotourism Center
San Cristobal: Zinacantan and San Juan Chamula Tour

San Cristobal: Zinacantan and San Juan Chamula Tour

AU$36
per adult
San Cristobal: Zinacantan and San Juan Chamula Tour
San Cristóbal: Sumidero Canyon and Chiapa de Corzo Tour

San Cristóbal: Sumidero Canyon and Chiapa de Corzo Tour

AU$56
per adult
San Cristóbal: Sumidero Canyon and Chiapa de Corzo Tour
Tour of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan

Tour of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan

AU$41
per adult
Tour of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan
Tour a San Juan Chamula, Chiapas.

Tour to Indian Villages of Chamula and Zinacantan

AU$46
per adult
Tour to Indian Villages of Chamula and Zinacantan
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Our pick of the best Harvard Hotel Deals

Hotel Sombra del Agua

Hotel Sombra del Agua

3.5 out of 5
Calle 1, De Marzo 15, Esquina Avenida 16, San Cristóbal de las Casas, CHIS
The price is AU$150 per night from 21 Nov to 22 Nov
AU$150
21 Nov - 22 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Rooms were clean and bed was comfortable. The dining was amazing. I have to say I miss the meals that were on the menu. The staff was super friendly and always attentive. We will definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025

Hotel Sombra del Agua
Hotel Mansion del Valle

Hotel Mansion del Valle

3.5 out of 5
Diego De Mazariegos No 39, San Cristóbal de las Casas, CHIS
The price is AU$84 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$84
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (454 reviews)
"Amazing location. Short walk to the town square. The hotel is extremely beautiful! Real authentic Mexican colors and art. Amazing friendly staff. The beds are hard and not so comfortable."

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

Hotel Mansion del Valle
Hotel Rocaval

Hotel Rocaval

4 out of 5
Calzada Mexico No. 5 Barrio de Fatima, San Cristóbal de las Casas, CHIS
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Grutas ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (184 reviews)
"Clean room. Easy parking. Within walking distance of shops and restaurants."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

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Hotel Rocaval
Hotel Hacienda Don Juan

Hotel Hacienda Don Juan

3.5 out of 5
Prolongacion Insurgentes No. 162 junto, Las Carretas Barrio Ma. Auxiliadora, San Cristóbal de las Casas, CHIS
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Moxviquil and Ciudad Cuauhtemoc ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (435 reviews)
"This property needs more staff to keep up"

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2024

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Hotel Hacienda Don Juan
Hotel Villa Mercedes San Cristobal

Hotel Villa Mercedes San Cristobal

4 out of 5
Diagonal Hermanos Paniagua 32, San Cristóbal de las Casas, CHIS
Stay at this 4-star hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Grutas de San Cristóbal and Arco ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (269 reviews)
"OK for my needs when I’m there. Property is dated, but fits the overall atmosphere of San Cristobal."

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2025

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Hotel Villa Mercedes San Cristobal
Hotel Cielo y Selva, San Cristobal de las Casas

Hotel Cielo y Selva, San Cristobal de las Casas

3 out of 5
Francisco I Madero #94, Barrio de Guadalupe, San Cristóbal de las Casas, CHIS
The price is AU$61 per night from 23 Oct to 24 Oct
AU$61
23 Oct - 24 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Popular attractions Na Bolom Cultural Museum and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (100 reviews)
"First time on it and I love the place!"

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2024

Hotel Cielo y Selva, San Cristobal de las Casas
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Other neighbourhoods around Harvard

Guadalupe Church featuring a church or cathedral and heritage elements

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.

Barrio de Guadalupe
San Cristobal de las Casas which includes interior views

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 del Cerrillo
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Ojo de Agua

Ojo de Agua might not have many top sights, but Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Ojo de Agua
San Cristobal de las Casas which includes heritage elements

Zona Centro

4/5(1 area review)

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.

Zona Centro
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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 de Mexicanos
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De Cuxtitali

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in De Cuxtitali and surrounding area, you can visit Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo.

De Cuxtitali

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