Zona Centro
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.
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
From San Cristobal: Agua Azul, Misol-ha, and Palenque
San Cristobal: Cascadas de Chiflon and Lagos de Montebello
San Cristobal: Zinacantan and San Juan Chamula Tour
Top hotels in Zona Centro
Hotel Sombra del Agua
Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025
Hotel Plaza Magnolias
Reviewed on May 5, 2025
Posada Real de Chiapas
Reviewed on May 7, 2025
Plaza Magnolias Suites
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025
Hotel Palace Inn SCLC
Reviewed on Feb 24, 2025
Plaza Gallery Hotel & Boutique
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Zona Centro
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.
Santa Lucía
While visiting Santa Lucía, you might make a stop by sights like Santo Domingo Handicraft Market and Arches of Carmen.
Barrio de Mexicanos
Barrio de Mexicanos might not have many top sights, but Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo and Mesoamerican Museum of Jade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Barrio de Guadalupe
Barrio de Guadalupe might not have many top sights, but Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Santo Domingo Handicraft Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
