Santa Lucía Travel Guide
San Cristóbal de las Casas
Visit Santa Lucía
Popular places to visit
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.
Arches of Carmen
Stand in the peaceful square and appreciate the beauty and unique architecture of this impressive colonial tower, which belongs to the adjacent church.
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.
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.
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
San Cristobal: San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán Tour
Top hotels in Santa Lucía
Hotel Palace Inn SCLC
"No había restaurante y por lo tanto no se incluyo el desayuno buffet en el servicio."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
HOTEL PLAZA 79
"I booked this hotel by mistake but then we really enjoyed the property. Nice room, nice bathroom. A little away from downtown but we had the car (parking at the property). Very interesting art all around. Good cocktails. All in all we had very good time."
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2026
Casa Azabache
"It was a very central location! Didn’t like that didn’t offer breakfast at least a grab and go with early morning pickup for tours that would have been nice"
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Jardines de Luz
"Llegué y no tenían la habitación reservada, me redirigeron a otro hotel espantoso, cómo disculpa me ofrecieron un desayuno gratis. Por la hora no tuve otra opción mas que quedarme en las condiciones que me ofrecieron"
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2024
Casa Flor De Vida
"Very nice and clean rooms close to city center"
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hotel Arrecife de Coral
Where to stay in Santa Lucía
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 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.
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 La Merced
While visiting Barrio de La Merced, you might make a stop by sights like Amber Museum of Chiapas and Regional Costume Museum.
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.
