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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Tour to Indian Villages of Chamula and Zinacantan
From San Cristobal: Agua Azul, Misol-ha, and Palenque
Rancho Nuevo Caves and Arcotete Ecotourism Center
Indigenous villages; Zinacantan and San Juan Chamula.
San Cristobal: Sumidero Canyon, Chiapa de Corzo, & Miradores
Top hotels in San Martin
Hotel Mukul Na
Nos gustó mucho, el personal fue muy amable y nos ofreció servicio de taxi para nuestro regreso al aeropuerto. Tiene buena ubicación, está cerca del centro.
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025
Hotel Sombra del Agua
Everything was excellent
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Hotel Ciudad Real Centro Histórico
Excellent super friendly staff. I felt very welcomed! They Even changed us to downstairs room to accommodate my senior mom who can’t climb stairs. Room was very clean and hotel location was excellent! Loved my stay here.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
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 Hacienda Don Juan
Clean Beautiful Great service Great breakfast
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Hotel Rocaval
Very good facility but very outdated the hotel has a huge potential to be excellent no air conditioning no fan only heat with over 76 degrees!!!
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
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 Mesoamerican Museum of Jade or Foro Cultural Kinoki 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 Arches of Carmen.
