Harvard Travel Guide
San Cristóbal de las Casas
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.
Guadalupe Church
Climb the 79 steps to appreciate the staggering views from this hilltop church. The church itself is a pretty example of colonial 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.
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
Rancho Nuevo Caves and Arcotete Ecotourism Center
San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán Indigenous Communities
Indigenous villages; Zinacantan and San Juan Chamula.
From San Cristobal: Agua Azul, Misol-ha, and Palenque
From San Cristobal: Sumidero Canyon & Chiapa de Corzo Tour
Top hotels in Harvard
Hotel Sombra del Agua
"The room was on the small side with only an interior window so it was darkish. The a/c was great. Both the rooms and public areas were nicely decorated. Beautiful old colonial building with high ceilings, centrally located. Great amiable helpful staff"
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Hotel Mukul Na
"Muy limpio y excelente ubicación"
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Cielo y Selva, San Cristobal de las Casas
Hotel Mansion del Valle
Hotel Ciudad Real Centro Histórico
"This is a wonderful hotel, in a colonial town of San Cristobal de las Casas. The staff is great and helpful. The continental breakfast was very good; the fruit was fresh, bread was delicious and coffee was surprisingly delicious. My room was very clean, lots of towels, the mattress was comfortable, ..."
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Hotel Rocaval
Other neighbourhoods around Harvard
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.
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.
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.
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.
