Zona Centro 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.
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.
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.
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
Tour to Indian Villages of Chamula and Zinacantan
Rancho Nuevo Caves and Arcotete Ecotourism Center
Indigenous villages; Zinacantan and San Juan Chamula.
From San Cristobal: Agua Azul, Misol-ha, and Palenque
San Cristobal: Sumidero Canyon, Chiapa de Corzo, & Miradores
Top hotels in Zona Centro
Hotel Sombra del Agua
Always enjoy coming back here.
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
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 Plaza Magnolias
Did not have breakfast at the hotel
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Posada Real de Chiapas
Clean room with heater and warm covers, good continental breakfast. Convenient to the plaza.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hotel Palacio de Moctezuma
Beautiful and peaceful. It was cold in the wintertime but I believe this was normal for buildings in San Cris. I loved this stay. Being able to park in the parking lot was convenient too.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Hotel Palace Inn SCLC
This is the first place that actually placed attention to details. The window can be opened without issues, room is spacious, there is heating and also air-conditioning. The furniture, doors, windows, are all made with craftsmanship. This is not usual for this price range in San Cristóbal. The area ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Zona Centro
Santa Lucía
If you're spending some time in Santa Lucía, Santo Domingo Handicraft Market and Arches of Carmen are top sights worth seeing.
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 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 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 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.
Harvard
While there might not be top attractions in Harvard, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo.
