San Cristóbal de las Casas

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Introducing San Cristóbal de las Casas

Set in a gorgeous highland valley surrounded by pine forest, the colonial city of San Cristóbal (cris-toh-bal) has been a popular travelers’ destination for decades. It’s a pleasure to explore San Cristóbal’s cobbled streets and markets, soaking up the unique ambience and the wonderfully clear highland light. This medium-size city also boasts a comfortable blend of city and countryside, with restored century-old houses giving way to grazing animals and fields of corn.

Surrounded by dozens of traditional Tzotzil and Tzeltal villages, San Cristóbal is at the heart of one of the most deeply rooted indigenous areas in Mexico. A great base for local and regional exploration, it’s a place where ancient customs coexist with modern luxuries.

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Flags in front of San Cristobel church.
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Flags in front of San Cristobel church.

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  • Fresh green peas at the mercado - San Cristobel de Las Casas, Chiapas
  • Traditional woven blankets and dolls on display at the Municipal market in San Juan Chamula - San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas
  • The town of San Juan Chamula is home to numerous Tzotzil groups, almost 40,000 strong and the locals come to town for the market and to gather at church, it is strictly forbidden to take photos within the church - San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas
  • Cascadas Aguq Azul just off the highway, has thunderous cascades of water falling into turquoise pools surrounded by jungle - San Cristobel de Las Casas
  • Another of the staples, corn - Zinacantan - San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas
  • San Juan Chamulas church and cemetery - San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas
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