Barrio de La Merced
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.

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.

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.

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.
Things to do

San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán Indigenous Communities

San Cristobal: Zinacantan and San Juan Chamula Tour

San Cristobal: Sumidero Canyon, Chiapa de Corzo, & Miradores

Rancho Nuevo Caves and Arcotete Ecotourism Center

Sumidero Canyon and Chiapa de Corzo Tour Compartido

From San Cristobal: Sumidero Canyon & Chiapa de Corzo Tour
Top hotels in Barrio de La Merced

Hotel Mansion del Valle

Hotel La Casa de Mama

Hotel Mision Colonial San Cristobal
Nice choice for easy access to Parque and Av. Real de Guadalupe.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2023

Hotel Casa de Familia de San Cristobal
Tuvimos una grata estancia en el Hotel Casa de la Famiilia, las instalaciones están muy bien conservadas, linda decoración, es muy tranquilo y muy cerca de la plaza principal de San Cristobal. La habitación y baño muy limpios, agua caliente al instante y camas muy cómodas. Estacionamiento disponible. ...
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

San Cristóbal Bleisure Hotel
Esta muy limpio y ordenado, bueno por el precio
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Hotel El Zaguán Histórico
Yes breakfast menu was always frdh delicious. Since we stayed 13
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Barrio de La Merced

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, Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo and Mesoamerican Museum of Jade are some notable places to visit nearby.

Santa Lucía
If you're spending some time in Santa Lucía, Santo Domingo Handicraft Market and Arches of Carmen are top sights worth seeing.

Ciudad Real
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ciudad Real and surrounding area, you can visit Ciudad Cuauhtemoc and Grutas de San Cristóbal.

Barrio del Cerrillo
If you're spending some time in Barrio del Cerrillo, Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo and Na Bolom Cultural Museum are top sights worth seeing.

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 Santo Domingo Handicraft Market and Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo.
