The Magic of San Cristobal de las Casas!
Food scene
There coffee is one of the best tasting coffee's in town. Also, one of the few places in town that sells breakfast bagels. The ambiance is cozy and chill.
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Frontera Artisan Food and Coffee
35 Belisario DomínguezThere coffee is one of the best tasting coffee's in town. Also, one of the few places in town that sells breakfast bagels. The ambiance is cozy and chill.
A little upscale coffee shop in the Andador Del Carmen. They have an avocado toast that is delicious. All there food is on the gourmet side and served with love and beauty. I want to buy one of their t-shirts, that's how much I like them.
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Black Love Coffee
4 Miguel HidalgoA little upscale coffee shop in the Andador Del Carmen. They have an avocado toast that is delicious. All there food is on the gourmet side and served with love and beauty. I want to buy one of their t-shirts, that's how much I like them.
I highly highly recommend the ceviche. It is my favorite! It tastes like sashimi. Very tender and the flavors are outstanding. I also recommend their pasta dishes. The service is excellent! You can see the kitchen from your table and the cooks doing their thang. Great ambiance and lighting. Romantic somewhat.
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Peruano Cevicheria y Cocina peruana
4 Miguel HidalgoI highly highly recommend the ceviche. It is my favorite! It tastes like sashimi. Very tender and the flavors are outstanding. I also recommend their pasta dishes. The service is excellent! You can see the kitchen from your table and the cooks doing their thang. Great ambiance and lighting. Romantic somewhat.
MUST TRY at least once! Take a shot of Chiapas/Mayas sacred alcoholic drink. I like the peach flavor. The decorations are colorful and cultural. Beauty is in the air.
Pox (posh) is an alcoholic beverage distilled from a fermented piloncillo and endemic corn of Chiapas. The pox is always present in festivals or religious ceremonies and is of great importance to the community in the Highlands of Chiapas. The majority of this product comes from the region of San Juan Chamula. The word pox in the tzotzil language means "medicine" and said liquid is also used in healing rituals.
Posheria
46-A Real de GuadalupeMUST TRY at least once! Take a shot of Chiapas/Mayas sacred alcoholic drink. I like the peach flavor. The decorations are colorful and cultural. Beauty is in the air.
Pox (posh) is an alcoholic beverage distilled from a fermented piloncillo and endemic corn of Chiapas. The pox is always present in festivals or religious ceremonies and is of great importance to the community in the Highlands of Chiapas. The majority of this product comes from the region of San Juan Chamula. The word pox in the tzotzil language means "medicine" and said liquid is also used in healing rituals.
This is one of my favorite restaurants. Whatever you order 9 out of 10, you will like. Great service and good pricing. They also have live music during the week. You feel like your in someone's living room waiting to be served.
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Cocoliche
3-a Real de GuadalupeThis is one of my favorite restaurants. Whatever you order 9 out of 10, you will like. Great service and good pricing. They also have live music during the week. You feel like your in someone's living room waiting to be served.
Great asian cuisine! Sushi and pad thai. I haven't tried everything but if you are a sushi lover this is one of the better places to eat it.
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Asiarico7
53a Belisario DomínguezGreat asian cuisine! Sushi and pad thai. I haven't tried everything but if you are a sushi lover this is one of the better places to eat it.
Their meat hamburgers are YUMMY. This place is definitely for meat lovers. High end cuisine and drinks. Nice atmosphere. Local fave.
restaurant miura
Their meat hamburgers are YUMMY. This place is definitely for meat lovers. High end cuisine and drinks. Nice atmosphere. Local fave.
If you like Italian food, this is one of the best places to go. Good vibe, good wine, great food. One of the best Italian Restaurants I have visited. Fresh hand made pasta, amazing flavors. Chef Alessandro is a super host super friendly makes you feel at home.
Pasta with mussels, shrimps, cherry tomato and rum is exquisite, a must. Carpaccio de res with arugula also a must. Brusquetta delicious too. For desert an almond chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream was perfect.
Variety of italian wines, salads, salmon.
Live music which makes the atmosphere cozy.
Trattoria Italiana is a must if you visit San Cristobal de las casas.
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Restaurante Trattoria Italiana
10 Dr. NavarroIf you like Italian food, this is one of the best places to go. Good vibe, good wine, great food. One of the best Italian Restaurants I have visited. Fresh hand made pasta, amazing flavors. Chef Alessandro is a super host super friendly makes you feel at home.
Pasta with mussels, shrimps, cherry tomato and rum is exquisite, a must. Carpaccio de res with arugula also a must. Brusquetta delicious too. For desert an almond chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream was perfect.
Variety of italian wines, salads, salmon.
Live music which makes the atmosphere cozy.
Trattoria Italiana is a must if you visit San Cristobal de las casas.
This place is a staple of San Cris. You can sit down have a glass of wine, they bring out a free tapa with your drink. Live music on the street most of the time and a great place to meet other travelers and locals. Super friendly. Wine lovers must check this place out. They have Baja California wines and that is my hometown.
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La Viña de Bacco
7 Real de GuadalupeThis place is a staple of San Cris. You can sit down have a glass of wine, they bring out a free tapa with your drink. Live music on the street most of the time and a great place to meet other travelers and locals. Super friendly. Wine lovers must check this place out. They have Baja California wines and that is my hometown.
Amazing food. Great presentation and variety to choose from. Incredible tasting salsas, pasta dishes, tostadas, regional foods, and indoor, outdoor seating. Fine dining.
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Xut - El Restaurante
17A Calle Dr. José Felipe FloresAmazing food. Great presentation and variety to choose from. Incredible tasting salsas, pasta dishes, tostadas, regional foods, and indoor, outdoor seating. Fine dining.
One of the best tasting pizza's in town!! Love the artwork and the furniture. Very intentional. The variety of Madonna's on the wall got my attention. They have a great wine-fountain. Must try this place out.
Madonna Mia Pizzería
4 bis Peje de OroOne of the best tasting pizza's in town!! Love the artwork and the furniture. Very intentional. The variety of Madonna's on the wall got my attention. They have a great wine-fountain. Must try this place out.
Neighborhoods
San Cristobal de las Casas is one of Chiapas‘ most interesting and beautiful cities to explore. It’s 11 historic barrios, or neighborhoods, each hold their own special charm and walking their streets is a reminder of the city’s colonial past, indigenous ancestry and international draw. While there are many places to see and things to do, here are a few of our favorite neighborhoods in San Cris to take in the sights.
San Cristobal’s Zona Centro is the very heart of the city and home to some of its oldest architecture and most quaint streets. Many of the city’s most popular cafes and parks are within this handful of blocks. The Mayan Musuem, the Jade Museum and the town’s central plaza are some important attractions and just on the southern edge of this neighborhood is the must-see Mercado de Dulces y Artesanias. It’s a great place to walk around and get a feel for the original Spanish colonial city here.
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Zona Centro
San Cristobal’s Zona Centro is the very heart of the city and home to some of its oldest architecture and most quaint streets. Many of the city’s most popular cafes and parks are within this handful of blocks. The Mayan Musuem, the Jade Museum and the town’s central plaza are some important attractions and just on the southern edge of this neighborhood is the must-see Mercado de Dulces y Artesanias. It’s a great place to walk around and get a feel for the original Spanish colonial city here.
The El Cerrillo neighborhood was formed in 1549 by Tzotzil Mayans that had been former slaves freed from their bondage by Spanish decree. It became well known for its exquisite iron working workshops, vestiges of which can still be seen in beautiful doors and balconies throughout the neighborhood. Sitting just northwest of the city’s Centro, El Cerrillo is home to the majestic Ex-convent of Santo Domingo (and the artesan market held daily in its plaza), the Enzue art studio, the Na Bolom house and several other art galleries.
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Barrio del Cerrillo
The El Cerrillo neighborhood was formed in 1549 by Tzotzil Mayans that had been former slaves freed from their bondage by Spanish decree. It became well known for its exquisite iron working workshops, vestiges of which can still be seen in beautiful doors and balconies throughout the neighborhood. Sitting just northwest of the city’s Centro, El Cerrillo is home to the majestic Ex-convent of Santo Domingo (and the artesan market held daily in its plaza), the Enzue art studio, the Na Bolom house and several other art galleries.
When you are in Barrio Guadalupe be sure to stop by the Iglesia de Guadalupe, a beautiful 17th century church up a long set of steps and surrounded by a leafy plaza, as well as the Galeria Muy and Casa Kuxtal for some art. The neighborhood is known for its traditional Mexican toy workshops – toy trumpets, wooden birds and other items magical to a child’s eye. Unfortunately much of the toy-making tradition has gone the way of museums and few workshops still exist there.
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Barrio de Guadalupe
When you are in Barrio Guadalupe be sure to stop by the Iglesia de Guadalupe, a beautiful 17th century church up a long set of steps and surrounded by a leafy plaza, as well as the Galeria Muy and Casa Kuxtal for some art. The neighborhood is known for its traditional Mexican toy workshops – toy trumpets, wooden birds and other items magical to a child’s eye. Unfortunately much of the toy-making tradition has gone the way of museums and few workshops still exist there.
Each year during the month of September the Merced neighborhood’s streets are filled with processions and events to honor their patron saint, Our Lady of Mercy, or the Virgin of Guadalupe. The streets fill with faithful followers dressed in white, grand moving altars dedicated to the virgin, and panzones, comical figures who strap tires to themselves under their clothing making them look like they have giant bellies. The neighborhood is home to the main San Cristobal Cathedral, the Amber Museum, and has been known historically for its candle-making, turning out some of the most elaborately and delicately designed candles of the region.
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Barrio de la Merced
Each year during the month of September the Merced neighborhood’s streets are filled with processions and events to honor their patron saint, Our Lady of Mercy, or the Virgin of Guadalupe. The streets fill with faithful followers dressed in white, grand moving altars dedicated to the virgin, and panzones, comical figures who strap tires to themselves under their clothing making them look like they have giant bellies. The neighborhood is home to the main San Cristobal Cathedral, the Amber Museum, and has been known historically for its candle-making, turning out some of the most elaborately and delicately designed candles of the region.
Barrio San Ramon in San Cristobal has long been famous for its bakeries and candy confectioners. Here you will find traditional regional sweets like dulces tipicos – chimbo (a honey-flavored dessert somewhere between pudding and cake), caramels, gaznates (meringue encrusted in a sweet, crunchy shell), and others. You will also find one of the region’s most important pottery workshops, appropriately named Taller “San Ramon” where some of the city’s most beautiful ceramics are made including vases, pots and dinnerware.
San Ramon
Barrio San Ramon in San Cristobal has long been famous for its bakeries and candy confectioners. Here you will find traditional regional sweets like dulces tipicos – chimbo (a honey-flavored dessert somewhere between pudding and cake), caramels, gaznates (meringue encrusted in a sweet, crunchy shell), and others. You will also find one of the region’s most important pottery workshops, appropriately named Taller “San Ramon” where some of the city’s most beautiful ceramics are made including vases, pots and dinnerware.
To the northwest of the city center is the Barrio de los Mexicanos, known for small, hidden workshops making traditional Chipaneco furniture out of pine, oak and cypress. This neighborhood was founded the same year as the city itself – 1528. Barrio de los Mexicanos is also known for its textile production. Some of its attractions are the candy-cane colored Iglesia de la Asunción, built in the 1700s, and its religious festivals from the 13th to the 18th of August. The Lek Museum and Art Gallery is here, as well as Hotel Bo.
Barrio de Mexicanos
To the northwest of the city center is the Barrio de los Mexicanos, known for small, hidden workshops making traditional Chipaneco furniture out of pine, oak and cypress. This neighborhood was founded the same year as the city itself – 1528. Barrio de los Mexicanos is also known for its textile production. Some of its attractions are the candy-cane colored Iglesia de la Asunción, built in the 1700s, and its religious festivals from the 13th to the 18th of August. The Lek Museum and Art Gallery is here, as well as Hotel Bo.
City/town information
ith a hot and humid climate most of the year, Comitán de Domínguez is known for being the cradle of the Independence of Chiapas, because before belonging to Mexico, it was part of Guatemala, remaining a few years as an independent country and then rejoining the states that make the Mexican Republic.
Just two hours and 25 minutes from Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas (150 km / 93 miles ), is located this Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town). If you are traveling from another point, such as Mexico City, there are no flights to Comitán Chiapas, but there are flights to Tuxtla, which is the destination with the closest airport.
Things to do in Comitan: Aguas cristalinas
Laguna mayor
Top attraction, cascadas Las Nubes. One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Chiapas. Plus more to see.
Comitán
ith a hot and humid climate most of the year, Comitán de Domínguez is known for being the cradle of the Independence of Chiapas, because before belonging to Mexico, it was part of Guatemala, remaining a few years as an independent country and then rejoining the states that make the Mexican Republic.
Just two hours and 25 minutes from Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas (150 km / 93 miles ), is located this Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town). If you are traveling from another point, such as Mexico City, there are no flights to Comitán Chiapas, but there are flights to Tuxtla, which is the destination with the closest airport.
Things to do in Comitan: Aguas cristalinas
Laguna mayor
Top attraction, cascadas Las Nubes. One of the most beautiful waterfalls in Chiapas. Plus more to see.
The Sumidero Canyon Tour is a must-do activity when visiting San Cristobal de las Casas. A 45-minute drive takes visitors to the boat docks on the Grijalva River to embark on a small motorboat. The journey continues with 2-hour ride through the impressive Sumidero Canyon.
As you travel deeper and deeper, you’ll notice the looming canyon walls seem to grow higher and higher. Eventually, those canyon walls will tower nearly a kilometer in height over you!
Along the way, you’ll stop at points of interest such as a waterfall that spans the entire wall of the canyon. Depending on recent rains, the waterfall may be dried up.
And if you’re lucky, you may spot some crocodiles or spider monkeys during the 2-hour voyage through Sumidero Canyon.
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Cañón del Sumidero
The Sumidero Canyon Tour is a must-do activity when visiting San Cristobal de las Casas. A 45-minute drive takes visitors to the boat docks on the Grijalva River to embark on a small motorboat. The journey continues with 2-hour ride through the impressive Sumidero Canyon.
As you travel deeper and deeper, you’ll notice the looming canyon walls seem to grow higher and higher. Eventually, those canyon walls will tower nearly a kilometer in height over you!
Along the way, you’ll stop at points of interest such as a waterfall that spans the entire wall of the canyon. Depending on recent rains, the waterfall may be dried up.
And if you’re lucky, you may spot some crocodiles or spider monkeys during the 2-hour voyage through Sumidero Canyon.
Attractions:
1. Aluxes Ecoparque
2. Baleario Agua Clara
3. Bonampak
4. Campamentos Turísticos
5. Cascadas de Agua Azul
6. Cascada Misol Há
7.Cascada Roberto Barrios
8. Centro de Palenque
9. Comunidad Turística El Panchán
10. Ecomundo
11. Lagunas de Catazajá
12.0Museo de Sitio Alberto Ruz Lhuillier
13. Museo del Textil Lak Puj Kul
14. Parque Nacional y zona arqueológica de Palenque
15. Plaza del Artesano
16. Río Santo Domingo
17. Río Usumacinta
18. Toniná
19. Yaxchilán
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Palenque
Attractions:
1. Aluxes Ecoparque
2. Baleario Agua Clara
3. Bonampak
4. Campamentos Turísticos
5. Cascadas de Agua Azul
6. Cascada Misol Há
7.Cascada Roberto Barrios
8. Centro de Palenque
9. Comunidad Turística El Panchán
10. Ecomundo
11. Lagunas de Catazajá
12.0Museo de Sitio Alberto Ruz Lhuillier
13. Museo del Textil Lak Puj Kul
14. Parque Nacional y zona arqueológica de Palenque
15. Plaza del Artesano
16. Río Santo Domingo
17. Río Usumacinta
18. Toniná
19. Yaxchilán