San Cristobal de Las Casas - Things To Do

San Cristobal de Las Casas - Things To Do

Museums in San Cristobal
San Cristobal has a selection of fine museums.

• Museo del Ambar de Chiapas
  located at the Ex-Convento de la Merced and displays a selection of Amber. (Chiapas is known for its amber)
  
  
• Museo de Trajes Regionales
  seen by appointment only; but if local costumes and dress interest you, this is a must see private collection.
  
  
• Museo de Culturas Populares
  houses temporary exhibits and photographs.
  
  
  
• Cafe Museo
  Chiapas is one of Mexico's premier coffee growing regions. This cafe-museum is run by
  Coopcafe, a group of small-scale growers in Chiapas. The museum gives you a history of
  coffee and coffee-growing. They offer the opportunity to taste the genuine article
  pure, delicious organic Chiapas coffee.
  

Eco and Adventure Tourism


• Tours Through the Cañon del Sumidero
  Although this is closer to Tuxtla Gutierrez, Cañon de Sumidero is easily experienced as a day trip from San Cristobal. This spectacular canyon was created by the Rio Grijalva. It is an amazing site.
  
  
  Around town there are various mercados and churches you can visit.
  The main Plaza is near the center of the town and is a main meeting point for locals and visitors alike. On the north side of the plaza is San Cristobal's Cathedral, on the west side of the Plaza are the Municipal Buildings where you can also find the local tourist information office.
  
  Three blocks south is the Templo del Carmen with its archway crossing the road, once gateway to the city. Once you have seen the church you can go next door to the Instituto de Bellas Artes (Institute of Fine Arts), which offers art exhibitions and other art fairs from time to time.
  
  Considered San Cristobal's most beautiful church, the Templo y Ex-Convento de Santo Domingo completed around 1560, is situated north of the main Plaza.
  
  A further block south, you can visit the Tienda de los Artesanos de Chiapas (Chiapas' Artisans Shop) where you can buy arts, crafts and textiles created locally, including replicas of the local dress worn by surrounding villagers.
  
  For a vantage point view of San Cristobal, head to the Templo de San Cristobal and climb the steps of its tower. You'll need to be pretty fit to get to the top, but the views are worth it.
  
  Most things in town can be done on foot. And plenty of restaurants to choose from. Look for the Argentine restaurants. They serve the best cuts of beef. And if you want something familiar, not to worry, there are even back home style fast foods available. EVEN BURGER KING!!
  
  But this place is best appreciated by just hanging out on the plazas and watching the locals. The Indians are always so well dressed in the typical dress of the region and the climate is wonderful.