San Cristobal Tours & Holidays
San Cristobal Small Group Tours & Tailor-Made Holidays
San Cristobal was named after a Spanish priest who was a staunch defender of the rights of the indigenous peoples. Set amongst a landscape that lay at the heart of Maya culture for centuries, the city was founded by the Spanish during the middle years of the 16th century. Surrounded by humid mountains, the pastel-coloured stucco walls, cobbled streets and red-tiled roofs of the city hide a wealth of lovingly restored colonial buildings including the city's 16th century cathedral and the fascinating ...
San Cristobal was named after a Spanish priest who was a staunch defender of the rights of the indigenous peoples. Set amongst a landscape that lay at the heart of Maya culture for centuries, the city was founded by the Spanish during the middle years of the 16th century. Surrounded by humid mountains, the pastel-coloured stucco walls, cobbled streets and red-tiled roofs of the city hide a wealth of lovingly restored colonial buildings including the city's 16th century cathedral and the fascinating Casa Na Blom, the former home of Danish explorer, Frans Blom. Surrounded by Mayan villages and steeped in the history of the Zapatista Movement of the late 20th century, the city's markets provide a colourful gathering place for the indigenous tribes of the surrounding cloud forests.
Best experiences
Take an indigenous community hike
Hike through the Huitepec Ecological Reserve from the indigenous community of Huitepec Las Palmas to Zinacantán with visits to textile workshops that use varying techniques to learn about Chiapas culture.
Take an overnight trip to Palenque
Take an overnight trip to visit the majestic Palenque ruins, one of the ancient Mayas most important sites tucked away in the jungle as well as discovering the colourful cascades at Aqua Azul and the towering waterfall of Misol Ha during the trip.
Boat through the Sumidero Canyon
Take a two-hour boat tour along the river to see crocodiles, monkeys and birds before visiting the village of Chiapas de Corzo en route to several breathtaking lookout points above the 1,000 m deep Sumidero Canyon’s waterfalls, caves and giant walls.OUR FAVOURITE PLACES TO STAY
Casa Del Alma, San Cristobal
Casa del Alma is a gorgeous boutique hotel in the historical centre of San Cristobal surrounded by the city’s most important buildings and popular shops and restaurants. There are 27 suites all…
Casa Mexicana, San Cristobal
Casa Mexicana is housed in two colonial-style buildings steps away from the main churches and streets of San Cristobal. There is a lush central courtyard in the main building which the rooms surround…