Ciudad Real
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.
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.
Guadalupe Church
Climb the 79 steps to appreciate the staggering views from this hilltop church. The church itself is a pretty example of colonial architecture.
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.
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.
Things to do
From San Cristobal: Sumidero Canyon & Chiapa de Corzo Tour
From San Cristobal: Agua Azul, Misol-ha, and Palenque
Rancho Nuevo Caves and Arcotete Ecotourism Center
Tour to Indian Villages of Chamula and Zinacantan
Top hotels in Ciudad Real
Hotel Mukul Na
Muy limpio y excelente ubicación
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Sombra del Agua
Everything was excellent
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Hotel Mansion del Valle
Amazing location. Short walk to the town square. The hotel is extremely beautiful! Real authentic Mexican colors and art. Amazing friendly staff. The beds are hard and not so comfortable.
Reviewed on 10 May 2025
Hotel Ciudad Real Centro Histórico
Excellent super friendly staff. I felt very welcomed! They Even changed us to downstairs room to accommodate my senior mom who can’t climb stairs. Room was very clean and hotel location was excellent! Loved my stay here.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Hotel Plaza Magnolias
Did not have breakfast at the hotel
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Posada Real de Chiapas
Clean room with heater and warm covers, good continental breakfast. Convenient to the plaza.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ciudad Real
Barrio de La Merced
While visiting Barrio de La Merced, you might make a stop by sights like Amber Museum of Chiapas and Regional Costume Museum.
Santa Lucía
If you're spending some time in Santa Lucía, Santo Domingo Handicraft Market and Arches of Carmen are top sights worth seeing.
Zona Centro
Unique features of Zona Centro include the museums and gardens. Make a stop by Mesoamerican Museum of Jade or Foro Cultural Kinoki while you're exploring the area.
Barrio de Mexicanos
While Barrio 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.
Barrio del Cerrillo
If you're spending some time in Barrio del Cerrillo, Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo are top sights worth seeing.
Barrio de Guadalupe
While Barrio 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.
