San Cristobal de las Casas

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One of the most beautiful towns in Mexico, San Cristobal de las Casas, was named for its mythical benefactor and saint, “San Cristobal”, and “Bartolome de las Casas”, a crusader in support of indigenous rights.
The city is a charming blend of colonial architecture and indigenous culture, surrounded by the mountains of Huitepec to the west and Tzontehuitz to the east.
It’s a pleasure to explore its stone pavement streets and its colorful markets, visit the indigenous villages or simply breathe its relaxed and peculiar air.

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Activities and Sightseeing

We recommend you to visit the following sights in Oaxaca:

	Zocalo: San Cristobal´s Zocalo has been the geographical and spiritual center of the town. The Palacio Municipal stands on the west side of the Plaza while the yellow San Cristobal´s Cathedral dominates the northern side of the plaza.

	Santo Domingo´s Church: It is the most beautiful church in San Cristobal; its baroque façade is of soft pink-colored stone, while the interior decoration is spectacular . The attached Dominican monastery houses a good museum with the region's best display of hand-woven textiles.

	Na-Bolom Museum: It is one of the San Cristobal´s most famous attractions; the ¨House of the Jaguar¨ is a private home that turns into a museum twice daily. The photographic archives in the museum contain a detailed visual history of 50 years of common life of Mayan communities.

	San Cristobal Cathedral: Built in the 16th century, painted in ochre, brown and white, with a baroque pulpit added in the 17th century.

	Museum of Mayan Medicine (CEDEMM): This museum features life-size models recreating Maya healing methods, including smelling herbs and hypnotic shaman prayers.

	De los Altos Museum¨: Contains the San Cristobal´s history with an emphasis on the indigenous people, as well as a good selection of locally produced textiles.

	Del Carmen Temple¨: With a unique archery tower in the Moorish style, Del Carmen Temple is home of the museum of Fine Art and the El Carmen Cultural Centre.

	San Cristobal Caves: These caves are located 10 km southeast San Cristobal; contains huge stalagmites.

	*Sumidero Canyon:** Created by the Grijalva´s river which runs northwards through it, is an inspiring canyon with dramatic cliffs of up to one kilometer high and a river of up to 100 meters deep. It’s definitely something spectacular and unique. *This visit is included with a touristic guide and entrances in our transfer from Tuxtla Gutierrez to San Cristobal; check our timetables.

Important Info

	Tourist office: SECTUR Hidalgo 2 (678-6570)

	Police: in the Palacio Municipal (678-0554)

	Emergency: 066

	Pharmacy: Farmacia Esquivar -24 hours- (678-6669), on Mazariegos at Rosas.

	Internet Access: Cyber Café, south of Zocalo, on Hidalgo. Usually for 10 pesos per hour. (678-3723)

Getting Around

Most places are within walking distance of each other although taxis are available in the town and to the nearby villages(US$1.00); the cheapest public transport run on fixed routes only (USD$0.25).

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