Barrio de La Merced Travel Guide
San Cristóbal de las Casas
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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.
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.
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.
Things to do
From San Cristobal: Agua Azul, Misol-ha, and Palenque
Tour to Indian Villages of Chamula and Zinacantan
Rancho Nuevo Caves and Arcotete Ecotourism Center
Indigenous villages; Zinacantan and San Juan Chamula.
Indigenous Peoples Zincantán and San Juan Chamula
Top hotels in Barrio de La Merced
Hotel Mansion del Valle
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 La Casa de Mama
Super clean, super cute place to stay. Everything at walking distance Just beds are super hard and uncomfortable to sleep in
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Casa del Alma Hotel Boutique & Spa
All staff of this hotel is Amazing! I really thank them for their hospitality and service to us.
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Hotel Casa de Familia de San Cristobal
The hotel, was very spanish . very family Orientated, Beautiful Gardens, I would recommend trip to Canon del sumidero Chiapas . Beautiful views , Boat ride was a 2 hour trip, well worth the money.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2025
Mansión Primavera
Buen trato, excelente habitación muy amables
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hotel San Luis
Very good location within walking distance of cathedral and historical churches and museum
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, Mesoamerican Museum of Jade and Plaza 31 de Marzo 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 Grutas de San Cristóbal.
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.
