San Cristóbal de Las Casas

Founded in 1528 by the Spanish conquistador Diego de Mazariegos, it was the first capital of the state until 1892, when the powers were transferred to Tuxtla Gutiérrez. Since then, San Cristóbal has preserved its colonial charm, its ethnic diversity and its cultural richness, which make it a unique and fascinating tourist destination.

San Cristóbal de las Casas is a Mexican city located in the state of Chiapas, in the Los Altos region. 

San Cristóbal de las Casas is a city that breathes history on all four sides. Its historic center is full of buildings and monuments dating from the 16th to the 18th centuries, with architectural styles ranging from Mudejar to Neoclassical, through Baroque and Churrigueresque. Some of the most emblematic places are the Cathedral, the Municipal Palace, the Church of Santo Domingo, the Temple of Carmen, the Arco del Carmen and the House of the Mermaids.

In addition, the city has more than 15 museums that show the identity and history of San Cristóbal and Chiapas, such as the Na Bolom Museum, the Amber Museum, the Jade Museum, the Museum of Mayan Medicine and the Museum of Cultures. Popular, to name a few.

But San Cristóbal is not only a colonial city, but also a multicultural city, where diverse cultures coexist, not only from the state of Chiapas, but also from other countries. In its streets and markets you can find indigenous people of different ethnic groups, such as the Tzeltales, the Tzotziles, the Tojolabales and the Lacandones, who preserve their languages, their traditions, their clothing and their crafts. You can also see people of other nationalities who have chosen San Cristóbal as their home or as their travel destination.

Thus, you can enjoy a varied and exquisite gastronomy, ranging from traditional Chiapas cuisine to international cuisine. You can also appreciate a diverse and vibrant cultural offer, which includes festivals, shows, exhibitions and artistic events of all kinds throughout the year.

San Cristóbal de las Casas is a city that visitors fall in love with for its natural beauty, its historical heritage, and its cosmopolitan atmosphere. It is a city that invites you to explore it on foot or by bicycle, to admire its landscapes and its buildings, to get to know its people and its culture, to buy its local products and to enjoy its mild climate and its starry nights. It is a city that has a lot to offer and that deserves to be discovered and appreciated.

San Cristóbal de las Casas is a creative city by UNESCO and a magical town by the Ministry of Tourism. It is a city that has history, tradition and magic. It is a city that awaits you with open arms. Do you dare to visit it?