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This handsome colonial city in the pine-clad Valle de Jovel is surrounded by delightful Tzotzil and Tzeltal villages where age-old customs are spiced with modernity. It's a magnet for travelers wanting to learn a little Spanish, absorb the bohemian atmosphere and soak up the lively bar scene.
San Cristóbal has a fine plaza and a swag of churches including the strikingly pink Templo de Santo Domingo. Popular pursuits include stocking up at the local weavers' co-op, sampling delicious organic coffee, horse riding in the hills and breathing in the amazingly clear highland air.
Fast Facts
Population
129,000
Currency
Name: Mexican Peso
Code: MXN
Symbol: $
Electrical Plugs
127V 60Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Spanish
Time Zones
GMT/UTC -6
Country Dialing Code
+52
Weights & Measures
Metric
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