Ciudad Real 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.

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.

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.
Things to do

San Cristobal: Sumidero Canyon, Chiapa de Corzo, & Miradores

San Cristobal: Agua Azul, Misol Ha & Palenque Experience

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Sumidero Canyon - Chiapa de Corzo

Tour cascadas de Agua Azul, Cascada Misol-Ha y Zona Arqueológica de Palenque.

San Cristobal: Cascadas de Chiflon and Lagos de Montebello
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Other neighbourhoods around Ciudad Real

De La Merced
While visiting De La Merced, you might make a stop by sights like La Merced Church and Amber Museum of Chiapas.

Santa Lucía
If you're spending some time in Santa Lucía, Santo Domingo Handicraft Market and Arches of Carmen are top sights worth seeing.

Zona Centro
Unique features of Zona Centro include the museums and gardens. Make a stop by San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral or Plaza 31 de Marzo while you're exploring the area.

De Mexicanos
While 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.

Del Cerrillo
If you're spending some time in Del Cerrillo, Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo and Na Bolom Cultural Museum are top sights worth seeing.

De Guadalupe
While 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 Guadalupe Church and San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral.