San Martin 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.
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.
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.
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 San Martin
Hotel Sombra del Agua
All was great except they sprayd bug killer And the room smelled terrible for a day
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Hotel Cielo y Selva, San Cristobal de las Casas
Hotel Rocaval
Hotel Mukul Na
Muy limpio y excelente ubicación
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Hacienda Don Juan
Hotel muy agradable, alejado del centro y silencioso!, el desayuno sencillo pero muy rico. El único detalle sería el aislameinto en épocas de mucho frio.. pero proveen cobertores suficientes.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hotel Mansion del Valle
Other neighbourhoods around San Martin
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.
Barrio de La Merced
While visiting Barrio de La Merced, you might make a stop by sights like Amber Museum of Chiapas and Regional Costume Museum.
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.
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.
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 Grutas de San Cristóbal and Santo Domingo Handicraft Market.
