Barrio de La Merced Travel Guide
San Cristóbal de las Casas
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Rancho Nuevo Caves and Arcotete Ecotourism Center
San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán Indigenous Communities
Indigenous villages; Zinacantan and San Juan Chamula.
From San Cristobal: Sumidero Canyon & Chiapa de Corzo Tour
From San Cristobal: Agua Azul, Misol-ha, and Palenque
Top hotels in Barrio de La Merced
Hotel Mansion del Valle
Hotel Mision Colonial San Cristobal
Nice choice for easy access to Parque and Av. Real de Guadalupe.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2023
Hotel La Casa de Mama
Spotless room with ample seating (suite is beautiful). Lovely courtyard. Mattress could be updated. Breakfast was excellent
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Ganesha Hotel
Internet was horrible
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Hotel Casa de Familia de San Cristobal
The hotel was very clean and has an old world charm to it. My room was beautiful, well equipped, and had a cute balcony. Staff was friendly, helpful and kind. It was low season when I visited San Cristobal so the hotel was quiet. The bed was super comfortable, and the water temperature (hot) and ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
San Cristóbal Bleisure Hotel
Esta muy limpio y ordenado, bueno por el precio
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
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.
Ciudad Real
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ciudad Real and surrounding area, you can visit Grutas de San Cristóbal and Arches of Carmen.
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.
