Harvard
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.
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 Harvard
Hotel Mukul Na
Nos gustó mucho, el personal fue muy amable y nos ofreció servicio de taxi para nuestro regreso al aeropuerto. Tiene buena ubicación, está cerca del centro.
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025
Hotel Sombra del Agua
Great service overall
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Hotel Hacienda Don Juan
Viaje por motivos de trabajo, pero la experiencia de quedarme una noche en el hotel me motiva a regresar en plan de vacaciones
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Hotel Rocaval
Very good facility but very outdated the hotel has a huge potential to be excellent no air conditioning no fan only heat with over 76 degrees!!!
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hotel Cielo y Selva, San Cristobal de las Casas
Great customer service,
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Hotel Plaza Magnolias
Wonderful location. Great staff.
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Harvard
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.
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.
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.
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 Mexicanos
While Barrio de Mexicanos isn't home to many top sights, Mesoamerican Museum of Jade and Plaza 31 de Marzo are some notable places to visit nearby.
De Cuxtitali
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in De Cuxtitali and surrounding area, you can visit Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Santo Domingo Handicraft Market.
