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.

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 Santa Lucía

Hotel Palace Inn SCLC
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2025

Hotel Dulce Luna
Reviewed on 15 May 2021

Hotel Arrecife de Coral
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2024

HOTEL PLAZA 79
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Casa Santa Lucía
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Casa Flor De Vida
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2024