Barrio de Mexicanos
San Cristóbal de las Casas
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Barrio de Mexicanos Hotel Deals
Hotel Bo
Our stay at Hotel Bo was incredible from start to finish. The level of service here was a breath of fresh air. Every single staff member we encountered, from the welcoming greeting at the door to the efficient check-in and the attentive cleaning staff was amazing. The hotel itself is a sanctuary. ...
Reviewed on 2026/1/23
Casa Mexicana Hotel
Staff members were awesome. Very friendly and respectful. Room was very clean. Beautiful garden.
Reviewed on 2026/1/25
Hotel Posada Primavera
staff is great and services offered unmatched !
Reviewed on 2025/2/9
Hotel Junvay
Very nice environment. The room was pretty clean I definitely stayed there again.
Reviewed on 2026/1/26
Rossco Hostel
Beautiful place, downtown, nice vibe, and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 2023/4/13
OYO Hotel La Luna
La habitacion estaba sucia y olia a humedad, la puerta parecia que entraba a una carcel, porque solo tenia un gancho al cual le colocabas un candado y por dentro un pasador que con una leve empujada se abria la puerta, en las opciones de reservacion decia que el hotel contaba con aire acondicionado, ...
Reviewed on 2020/9/18
Other neighborhoods around Barrio de Mexicanos
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 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 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 Harvard isn't home to many top sights, Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo are some notable places to visit nearby.
Santa Lucía
While visiting Santa Lucía, you might make a stop by sights like Santo Domingo Handicraft Market and Arches of Carmen.
Barrio de Guadalupe
Barrio de Guadalupe might not have many top sights, but Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Santo Domingo Handicraft Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
