Vista de la Iglesia de San Cristobal
A temple that dates from the 18th century and that keeps the image of the patron saint of the city
The San Cristobalito Church, also known as San Cristobalito, is one of the most emblematic attractions of San Cristóbal de las Casas, a colonial city located in the state of Chiapas, Mexico. It is a small temple that is located on top of the Cerrito de San Cristóbal, from where you can appreciate a beautiful panoramic view of the city and its surroundings.
View of the front of the temple and arch of Del Carmen
This construction, unique in Mexico, is considered part of the Chiapaneco Mudéjar sample collection due to its square floor plan with massive proportions, its ornamental applications in mortar and the octagonal wooden vault with an eight-pointed star, reminiscent of Islamic art paneling.
Front view of the church of El Cerrillo
In 1780 it was the parish of the neighborhoods of El Cerrillo, Mexicanos and Cuxtitali. Its architecture
La Merced y el Museo del Ambar
The Church of La Merced was the first convent and church founded after the initiative of four Mercedarian friars from Guatemala in 1537. The simplicity of its architecture is due to the little influence that this order had on the religious and civil life of the province. The interior of the sacristy preserves the original construction of a semicircular arch and a continuous barrel vault. In the 18th century, the main altarpiece and the sides were built, as well as the upper and lower choir.
View from the back of the church of Santo Domingo.
San Cristóbal de las Casas is a city located in the state of Chiapas, Mexico, distinguished by its cultural and historical wealth. Among its most emblematic buildings is the church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, a jewel of the New Spanish Baroque that surprises with its pink façade and exuberant ornamentation.