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May 20, 2023 · San Cristobal de las Casas is usually called “San Cristóbal” or just “San Cris” by locals for short. But it’s also known by its indigenous name, Jovel. The city was founded by the Spanish in 1528 and it was actually a part of Guatemalan territory until 1824.
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Website. www.sancristobal.gob.mx (in Spanish) San Cristóbal de las Casas (Spanish: [saŋkɾisˈtoβal de las ˈkasas] ⓘ), also known by its native Tzotzil name, Jovel (pronounced [xɤ̞ˈve̞l]), is a town and municipality located in the Central Highlands region of the Mexican state of Chiapas. It was the capital of the state until 1892, and ...
- Things to Do in San Cristobal de las Casas Mexico. If looking for things to do in San Cristobal de las Casas Mexico, let us first suggest an amble about this pretty city to visit some of its most important sites.
- Sumidero Canyon Boat Tour. A Sumidero Canyon boat tour is the quintessential day trip to take from San Cristobal de las Casas. And that’s for good reason.
- El Chiflon Waterfalls. El Chiflon is a stunningly blue series of cascades that culminates with the enormous Velo de Novia waterfall, plunging a dramatic 120 meters.
- Lagunas de Montebello National Park. In extreme Southern Chiapas, just before the border to Guatemala, there are a series of beautiful lakes tucked amongst the oak & pine forests.
- Na Bolom. An atmospheric museum-research center, Na Bolom for many years was the home of Swiss anthropologist and photographer Gertrude Duby-Blom (Trudy Blom; 1901…
- Templo & Ex-Convento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán. Located just north of the center of town, the imposing 16th-century Templo de Santo Domingo is San Cristóbal’s most beautiful church, especially when its…
- Museo de Sergio Arturo Castro Martínez. The story behind this extraordinary collection – that's overseen by an even more extraordinary person, Don Sergio – is as interesting as the museum itself…
- Catedral. On the north side of the plaza, the candy-colored cathedral was begun in 1528 but wasn't completed until 1815 because of several natural disasters.
- Start at Plaza de la Paz. Like most of the magic towns in Mexico, San Cristóbal de las Casas has a main square, which acts as the heart of the city center.
- Admire the Cathedral. Overlooking the Plaza de la Paz is the Cathedral, a baroque-style colonial building built in 1528. The Cathedral has a striking yellow-and-ochre façade featuring Baroque, Mudejar and Neoclassical elements.
- Take a Free Walking Tour. I love doing free walking tours in new cities I visit (especially when I’m traveling solo) as it’s a great way to get my bearings and meet fellow travelers.
- Stroll Along the Pedestrianized Streets. San Cris’ historical center is compact and walkable, thanks to the large leafy parks and pedestrianized streets that are interconnected to one another.
Dec 12, 2022 · The Cathedral of San Cristóbal is the town’s most prominent church, with construction beginning in 1528 immediately upon the city’s founding. It was built in the Baroque style with elaborate vegetal motifs adorning its front facade. It stands in front of the Plaza de La Paz, while the south side of the church is just across from the town ...
Feb 16, 2024 · San Cristobal de las Casas, located in Mexico's Chiapas region, offers a mix of cultural heritage and natural beauty. The city's attractions include the Cathedral, Mayan World Textile Center, and the Church of Santo Domingo. Visitors can also explore El Arcotete Ecological Park and take day trips to Sumidero Canyon and Chiflón Waterfalls.
