Barrio de Mexicanos
San Cristóbal de las Casas
Visit Barrio de Mexicanos
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.
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.
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.
Plaza 31 de Marzo
Join locals at the city’s main square where evening music, leafy trees and a plethora of impressive colonial buildings await.
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.
Things to do
From San Cristobal: Agua Azul, Misol-ha, and Palenque
From San Cristobal: Sumidero Canyon & Chiapa de Corzo Tour
Rancho Nuevo Caves and Arcotete Ecotourism Center
Tour to Indian Villages of Chamula and Zinacantan
Top hotels in Barrio de Mexicanos
Hotel Bo
Very nice
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2025
Hotel Posada Primavera
staff is great and services offered unmatched !
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2025
Hotel Junvay
Todo super bien
Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025
Hotel Gran Barrio
I really liked the property. my only negative comment would be that the noise from other guests traveled through the whole complex. but overall very pleasant stay!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2023
Capital O OYO Hotel Las Nubes Mercado de Dulces y Artesanías Ámbar, San Cristobal De Las Casas
No es un lugar horrible pero no es vale el costo para nada, hay muchos lugares mejores que no cuestan tanto. La habitación está bien, con agua caliente. Pero la personal es antipático y la televisión siempre está encendida a un volumen muy fuerte. Muy molesto
Reviewed on 6 May 2023
Rossco Hostel
Beautiful place, downtown, nice vibe, and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2023
Other neighbourhoods around Barrio de Mexicanos
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.
Zona Centro
Unique features of Zona Centro include the museums and gardens. Make a stop by Plaza 31 de Marzo or Mesoamerican Museum of Jade while you're exploring the area.
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.
Harvard
While there might not be top attractions in Harvard, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Mesoamerican Museum of Jade.
Santa Lucía
If you're spending some time in Santa Lucía, Santo Domingo Handicraft Market and Arches of Carmen are top sights worth seeing.
Ojo de Agua
Ojo de Agua might not have many top sights, but Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Orquídeas Moxviquil Botanical Garden are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
