Things to Do in San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico - San Cristobal de las Casas Attractions
Things to Do in San Cristobal de las Casas
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Catedral de San Cristóbal Mártir, El Arcotete, Nature and Wildlife Tours, Archaeology Tours. For personalized recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Catedral de San Cristóbal Mártir, El Arcotete, Nature and Wildlife Tours, Archaeology Tours. For personalized recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Ports of Call Toursfromper adult$42- fromper adult$60
Culinary Toursfromper adult$65
Historical Toursfromper adult$35- fromper adult$66
Private and Luxuryfromper adult$105- fromper adult$84
Craft Classesfromper adult (price varies by group size)$65
Adventure Toursfromper adult$60
Churches & Cathedrals
Other Top Attractions around San Cristobal de las Casas
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- JuliepcbPanama City Beach, FL645 contributionsThe pictures do not do justice to this beautiful cathedral. So gorgeous in the late afternoon and evening. The cathedral is now open. They were celebrating a high school graduation one evening and I was able to take a peak inside. Absolutely stunning. Great evening market in front of the cathedral.Written August 12, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Rowan HCairns, Australia1,721 contributionsEl Arcotete is a park located 5.5kms outside of the centre of San Cristobol.
This park has numerous offerings namely - large green spaces, various hikes/walks, a boat ride and zip lining. However, its most famous offering is a small cave system (Follow the sign labeled ‘grutas’) in which one can self explore.
Logistically you can get here and back via collectivo from town. Look for the collectivo with the name ‘El Arcotete’ on it - you may have to wait half an hour to an hour for this. They are not common. The collectivo drops you off right in the park. Alternatively you can get a taxi for 100 peso one way. It costs 10 peso to get into the park and a further 15 peso if you want to go into the caves. There are also other costs for the other activities listed above but I cannot recall them with confidence.
The park has bathroom facilities as well as a couple of restaurants selling basic food and drink.
The big ticket item here is the caves. They are cool to visit and you can self guide.
Overall a visit takes around 2 hours and so with travel time this is a half day activity.
It is offered a tour from San cristobol but I cannot see any reason why it cannot be done independently.
In terms of negatives what I felt this place was really lacking was a mud map which outlined where the hikes all went to. Because this wasn’t clear (Minimal signage and just random bits of tape leading in various directions) we didn’t do them but this felt like a missed opportunity.Written July 31, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ian KEdmonton, Canada792 contributionsWe visited Grutas de Rancho yesterday. The grounds are absolutely beautiful, quiet, green, the pines are gorgeous. We had a light lunch at the restaurant, great quesadillas. Then we toured the caves, they were exceptional.
A great place to visit when you are in the region.Written August 15, 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Lollygagger08Asheville, NC20 contributionsWe would definitely recommend this to visitors in the area who enjoy nature and flowers. Carlos was our guide and he was fantastic!! He was a well of knowledge! He showed us some much more than we would have ever seen our our own, pointing out tiny orchids and telling us when to smell them or pointing out other interesting features. He was genuinely interested in sharing the natural history with us and easy to listen to. We loved seeing all the beautiful flowers and exploring the winding trails. A peaceful place to spend a few hours!Written January 27, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- lkoneillmxSan Jose del Cabo, Mexico151 contributionsWe really loved this experience. So many beautiful textiles to see. During our visit they also had an amazing installation of marionettes and puppets on the lower level.
Also, the Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán next to the museum is probably the most beautiful (IMO) of all of the churches and cathedrals in San Cristobol de las Casas.
A must see! But, be forewarned, this place is not easy to find! The tourist map and google maps took us pretty far off off the beaten path. We gave up and accidentally found it on our way back to the city center. The whole property is encompassed by artisan and curio tents. It's hard to find an access point. But, don't give up! It's worth the adventure!Written September 4, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Sandy SAlbuquerque, NM1,046 contributionsWith its white scrolls of vines and flowers covering its tan facade, this church is gorgeous without being ostentatious. Also, the craft market flanking it on three sides has the central Mercado de Artesanias y Dulces beat for both quality and prices. However, the interior of the church has been closed since 2017 due to that year's earthquake damage, and a corrugated metal fence blocks the view of the lower part of the exterior.Written April 29, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- faithMinneapolis, MN16 contributionsSelf-guided historical view of a couple whose home has become a museum. This couple have contributed to the historical preservation of the Lacandon peoples through a lifetime of acquired language and skills from archeology to photography. Mapping and promoting the culture of the people of Chiapas and Guatemala were their lifelong goals. A lovely 10-20 min walk up the hill where their home (museum) makes for a good vista as well.Written April 14, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- sofiap0811 contributionsReally small museum full of history and ámbar exhibition. Is good for an hour activity and learn a little about ámbar origins and uses.Written October 25, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sandy SAlbuquerque, NM1,046 contributionsNot only does this private museum instruct the viewer (in Spanish only, by the way) in the different varieties of jade, by detailing this precious stone's uses in Mesoamerica, it also offers a window into pre-Columbian cultures, from before the Olmecs on. except for one piece in its own special case, all the "artifacts" are copies.Written April 29, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- hännchenundgretelZurich, Switzerland153 contributionsWhat an experience. It‘s the most beautiful place I‘ve been on my travels in Mexiko. It‘s really hard to get there from San Cristobal around 12 hours travel but it‘s DEFINITLY worth it. First you go to Comitan (2 hours and 90 Pesos), take a taxi to the collectivos to Las Margaritas (5 minutes and 35 Pesos) . From Las Margeritas (to Las Margeritas it’s 20 minutes and around 18 pesos) you just ask for the collectivos to Emiliano Zapata (5 hours and 105 Pesos). Than you have to walk around 2 hours and you are in heaven. I can recommend to do the walk in the afternoon or in the morning, otherwise it will be very hard. There is drinking water so you don‘t need to bring this with you. A fire is always burning and the men who work there are really nice. (There are always 2 around). You can cook there on the fireplace. Bring anti insect spray, flashlight and rubbish bags for sure. The walk is fun because you never know how it will be. My tip: bring rubber boots, than you are very safe of the mud. I would recommend 1 full day to get there and 3 full days there and 1 for the travel back. It‘s the paradise on earth but you have to like the nature. There are a lot of animals and thousands of insects. In the night you hear frogs and monkeys, sometimes very noisy.Written October 16, 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JOSE SLaredo, TX56 contributionsExcellent Town we have something different to see every day is a 10 block area and we were there for 8 days. one point, If you decided to go in the Cathedrals or Churches remember something, this town and surrounding ones are heavy indigenous people and they have very tight laws for entering a church and they will fine you from 1000 mx pesos to what ever they want. just because you used sun glasses for example and NO pictures inside. they also believe that if you take a picture of them or their kids is bad SO ASK PERMISSION BEFORE TAKING PICS OF THEM! so you do not get in trouble. but other than that is a wonderful esperience. ENJOYWritten September 17, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JuliepcbPanama City Beach, FL645 contributionsInglesia de Guadalupe is a must see when visiting san cristobal. The inside is abolutely crazy and gorgeous. I just loved visiting. You can take a taxi to the top and walk back down if you do not feel like taking the stairs.Written August 12, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
