Harvard 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.
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.
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Hotel Villa Mercedes San Cristobal
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Other neighbourhoods around Harvard
Barrio de Guadalupe
While 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 del Cerrillo
If you're spending some time in Del Cerrillo, Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo are top sights worth seeing.
Ojo de Agua
Ojo de Agua might not have many top sights, but Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Mexicanos
While 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.
De Cuxtitali
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in De Cuxtitali and surrounding area, you can visit Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo.
