Harvard
San Cristóbal de las Casas
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.
Guadalupe Church
Climb the 79 steps to appreciate the staggering views from this hilltop church. The church itself is a pretty example of colonial architecture.
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 Harvard
Hotel Sombra del Agua
Amazing property, great decor and service. Perfectly located and the restaurant is outstanding, amongst the 200 best in Mexico
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel Cielo y Selva, San Cristobal de las Casas
For me is really bad place so many things I did like it super small 3by 5 meters Luke lock room smell like drainage so much noice from the water pump and people and kids no respect so much noice What u can spect for the price
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Hotel Provincia
Its a very nice property right in the heart of San Cristobal!
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2025
Hotel Rocaval
Hotel Mukul Na
Muy limpio y excelente ubicación
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Ciudad Real Centro Histórico
Todo excelente, solo que en la noche se escucha un ruido constante proveniente se algún motor dentro del hotel y si eres sensible al ruido o deja dormir bien
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Harvard
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 Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Santo Domingo Handicraft Market.
Ojo de Agua
Ojo de Agua might not have many top sights, but Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
De Cuxtitali
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in De Cuxtitali and surrounding area, you can visit Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo.
