San Cristóbal de las Casas.






The old core of this stately and unforgettable city is the setting for thousands of legends and, as many of its visitors have said, it is one of the world’s most romantic places in a magical city. Its richness is derived from ethnic diversity and colonial tradition, the latter demonstrated by the architectural merit of its many sixteenth century buildings.




San Cristobal de las Casas is a Colonial City and was the capital of the State of Chiapas, Mexico; is characterized because of its dry and cold climate.
Among its main attractions are:


The Cathedral, the Santo Domingo Temple an Ex-Convent, where embroideries and beautiful handicrafts are made
The La Caridad and San Nicolas Temples
The Del Carmen Church
The Municipal Palace
The Na-Bolom Center created for attracting scientific and students from all over the world, interested in learning about the Mayan culture
The San Cristobal Market

In San Cristobal de las Casas you can purchase a great variety of handicrafts such as:

costume dresses
tinwares
pottery
wickerwork among others



Regarding its gastronomy, liquors and drinks made from cornflour are outstanding as well as delicious bread. Ten kilometers from San Cristobal de las Casas you find the San Cristobal Recreational Park famous for its interesting caverns.

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