Barrio de Mexicanos
San Cristóbal de las Casas
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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.
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.
Na Bolom Cultural Museum
Tour this remarkable museum and cultural center, which depicts the lifetime of study of the Lacandón indigenous people by Gertrude Duby and Frans Blom.
Things to do
San Cristobal: Sumidero Canyon, Chiapa de Corzo, & Miradores
Tour cascadas de Agua Azul, Cascada Misol-Ha y Zona Arqueológica de Palenque.
San Cristobal: Agua Azul, Misol Ha & Palenque Experience
Blue Water Misol-ha and Palenque Tour from San Cristobal.
From San Cristobal: Agua Azul, Misol-ha, and Palenque
San Cristobal: Cascadas de Chiflon and Lagos de Montebello
Top hotels in Barrio de Mexicanos
Hotel Bo
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025
Hotel Junvay
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025
Hotel Posada Primavera
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2025
Hotel Gran Barrio
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2023
Rossco Hostel
Reviewed on Apr 13, 2023
Suites del Barrio Hotel
Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Barrio de Mexicanos
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.
Zona Centro
Unique features of Zona Centro include the museums and gardens. Make a stop by Plaza 31 de Marzo or Mesoamerican Museum of Jade while you're exploring the area.
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 Harvard isn't home to many top sights, Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo are some notable places to visit nearby.
Santa Lucía
While visiting Santa Lucía, you might make a stop by sights like Santo Domingo Handicraft Market and Arches of Carmen.
Ojo de Agua
Though Ojo de Agua might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo.
