Guidebook for San Cristóbal de las Casas
Food Scene
Located 3 blocks off Guadeloupe in a beautiful peaceful lawned courtyard in colonial building serving great coffee and food.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Frontera Artisan Food and Coffee
35 Belisario DomínguezLocated 3 blocks off Guadeloupe in a beautiful peaceful lawned courtyard in colonial building serving great coffee and food.
Always crowded, need to arrive early or make reservation for the evenings, just off Guadeloupe, very friendly, good European, Asian, Mexican food and have live music in the evenings.
89 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cocoliche
3-a Real de GuadalupeAlways crowded, need to arrive early or make reservation for the evenings, just off Guadeloupe, very friendly, good European, Asian, Mexican food and have live music in the evenings.
Organic Food store, Vegetarian Restaurant & Shop upstairs selling locally made items.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Casa Del Pan, Panadería, Tienda y Restaurante Vegano y Vegetariano
55 Real de GuadalupeOrganic Food store, Vegetarian Restaurant & Shop upstairs selling locally made items.
Teddy's
1a Belisario DomínguezAlso a coffee shop, but their Asian Fusion Restaurant with Korean dishes are very good.
Has a large menu of mostly Mexican dishes within a central covered courtyard.
Also a cultural cooperative of stores which helps the autonomous communities of the Zapatista movement.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
TierrAdentro
24B Real de GuadalupeHas a large menu of mostly Mexican dishes within a central covered courtyard.
Also a cultural cooperative of stores which helps the autonomous communities of the Zapatista movement.
Upmarket Italian Restaurant with freshly made Italian Pastas and range of Italian specialties.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante Trattoria Italiana
10 Dr. NavarroUpmarket Italian Restaurant with freshly made Italian Pastas and range of Italian specialties.
Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurant with great burgers
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Te Quiero Verde
5b C. Niños HeroesVegan / Vegetarian Restaurant with great burgers
Falafel 100% Vegetariano
88A Real de GuadalupeGreat Falafels!
Great affordable Thai food by a Thai Chef.
Check opening times/days on their facebook page.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Comida Thai
22 A Periodista Isauro RosseteGreat affordable Thai food by a Thai Chef.
Check opening times/days on their facebook page.
Excellent Bakery and Cafe/Restaurant
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Restaurante Madre Tierra
19 Av InsurgentesExcellent Bakery and Cafe/Restaurant
Peruvian dishes, Located inside Esquina San Agustín complex.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peruano Cevicheria y Cocina peruana
4 Miguel HidalgoPeruvian dishes, Located inside Esquina San Agustín complex.
Mercado de Carne Parrilla
Miguel HidalgoSteak Restaurant, Located inside Esquina San Agustín complex.
Excellent Restaurant within a gardened courtyard on Andador Miguel Hidalgo.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Santo Nahual
3 Miguel HidalgoExcellent Restaurant within a gardened courtyard on Andador Miguel Hidalgo.
Excellent affordable Pizzas, Pastas, Hamburgers, Empanadas run by Argentinians for many years.
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pachamama
63 Real de GuadalupeExcellent affordable Pizzas, Pastas, Hamburgers, Empanadas run by Argentinians for many years.
Excellent Italian Wood fired Pizzas and Italian cuisine.
They have 3 locations, this is the most intimate and the 1st to open, overlooking Plaza El Cerrillo, the 2nd on Real de Guadeloupe Andador, and a 3rd in the Esquina San Agustin complex on Av. Miguel Hidalgo Andador.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizzería El Punto - El Cerrillo
13 C. ComitanExcellent Italian Wood fired Pizzas and Italian cuisine.
They have 3 locations, this is the most intimate and the 1st to open, overlooking Plaza El Cerrillo, the 2nd on Real de Guadeloupe Andador, and a 3rd in the Esquina San Agustin complex on Av. Miguel Hidalgo Andador.
Excellent menu, also has a bar next to the restaurant inside Plaza San Agustin
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Bar 500 Noches San Cristóbal
6D Miguel HidalgoExcellent menu, also has a bar next to the restaurant inside Plaza San Agustin
Parks & Nature
Walking past San Nicolás up a dirt road through nature, a trail leads onto Las Canastas, just follow the small picturesque river to an open park across the road from the bridge.
Rancho San Nicolas
Walking past San Nicolás up a dirt road through nature, a trail leads onto Las Canastas, just follow the small picturesque river to an open park across the road from the bridge.
An easy one hour steep walk up the mountain to view many orchids growing high in the trees.
To arrive get a colectivo to either Zinacantan or San Juan Chamula, and ask to get off at the Reserva de Huitepec entrada.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reserva Huitepec
km 3.5 Puerto Caté - San Cristóbal de Las CasasAn easy one hour steep walk up the mountain to view many orchids growing high in the trees.
To arrive get a colectivo to either Zinacantan or San Juan Chamula, and ask to get off at the Reserva de Huitepec entrada.
Large garden established in 1994 to rescue principally orchids, secondarily other epiphytes for protection.
http://www.orchidsmexico.com/index.php?title=home
Also has an optional trail up the mountain behind the gardens,
Orchids usually bloom in Spring/Summer.
Check website for opening times/days. Paid Entry.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jardín Botánico Orquídeas Moxviquil
4 Perif. Nte.Large garden established in 1994 to rescue principally orchids, secondarily other epiphytes for protection.
http://www.orchidsmexico.com/index.php?title=home
Also has an optional trail up the mountain behind the gardens,
Orchids usually bloom in Spring/Summer.
Check website for opening times/days. Paid Entry.
Hire a bike, or take a guided walking or bike tour, I can reserve these for you with Jaguar AdvenTours. Or you can get a colectivo from the market area.
Zip lines, basic mexican food available on weekends.
111 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Arcotete Parque Ecoturístico
N Del ArcoteteHire a bike, or take a guided walking or bike tour, I can reserve these for you with Jaguar AdvenTours. Or you can get a colectivo from the market area.
Zip lines, basic mexican food available on weekends.
Caves with safe walking path through to see stalagmites/tites...20 minute drive outside of San Cristobal, or take a walking or bike tour.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cuevas de Rancho Nuevo
Caves with safe walking path through to see stalagmites/tites...20 minute drive outside of San Cristobal, or take a walking or bike tour.
Arts & Culture
Beautiful colonial building with a huge central courtyard with garden and trees, also has a garden off the side where they grow plants native to the area. A working loom workshop that produces materials made in the traditional fashion. Local iron works traditional to san Cristobal and other small workshops.
Casa de la Cultura del Centro Cultural del Carmen
Sn Hermanos DomínguezBeautiful colonial building with a huge central courtyard with garden and trees, also has a garden off the side where they grow plants native to the area. A working loom workshop that produces materials made in the traditional fashion. Local iron works traditional to san Cristobal and other small workshops.
Another beautiful colonial building with changing local Art installations in the centre. Free entrance.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Ensenanza Casa de la Ciudad
13 Belisario DomínguezAnother beautiful colonial building with changing local Art installations in the centre. Free entrance.
Small and run down museum, however interesting. They have ran out of money after fighting and winning a court case against a pharmaceutical company over use of their medicinal plants and remedies.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mayan Medicine Museum
10 Cda. Salomón González Blanco Small and run down museum, however interesting. They have ran out of money after fighting and winning a court case against a pharmaceutical company over use of their medicinal plants and remedies.
Museo del Ámbar
S/N Calle Diego de MazariegosMuseo Mesoamericano del Jade
43C 16 de SeptiembreMuseo Kakaw Museo del Cacao & Chocolateria Cultural
14 16 de SeptiembreMuseum of Textiles located northern end of Artisenal market.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Repositorio de textiles mayas
s/n Av 20 de Noviembre Museum of Textiles located northern end of Artisenal market.
Restaurant/Bar that also has small Cinema rooms with a changing directory of mostly Zapatista movement documentaries and independent films.
64 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kinoki
5A Benito JuárezRestaurant/Bar that also has small Cinema rooms with a changing directory of mostly Zapatista movement documentaries and independent films.
'House of the Jaguar" was the home of famous archeologist Frans Blom and his wife, Gertrude Duby Blom, the documentary photographer, journalist, environmental pioneer, and jungle adventurer. Only 2 blocks from the house with beautiful garden in colonial house with hotel and restaurant.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Casa Na Bolom
33 Av. Vicente Guerrero'House of the Jaguar" was the home of famous archeologist Frans Blom and his wife, Gertrude Duby Blom, the documentary photographer, journalist, environmental pioneer, and jungle adventurer. Only 2 blocks from the house with beautiful garden in colonial house with hotel and restaurant.
Sightseeing
Magnificent view over San Cristobal from the top of Real de Guadeloupe, built in 1834 dedicated to the Virgin of Guadeloupe. Festival day 12 Dec. Has a picturesque garden at the bottom of the stairs.
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Iglesia de Guadalupe
Cumbre GuadalupeMagnificent view over San Cristobal from the top of Real de Guadeloupe, built in 1834 dedicated to the Virgin of Guadeloupe. Festival day 12 Dec. Has a picturesque garden at the bottom of the stairs.
Drinks & Nightlife
Co-operative Community centre & Bar with local and travelling artists, music and theatre venue open late.
For a younger crowd.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
EL PALIACATE Espacio Cultural
20 5 de MayoCo-operative Community centre & Bar with local and travelling artists, music and theatre venue open late.
For a younger crowd.
Great wines at good prices and tapas with every glass! Come early to get a seat outside.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Viña de Bacco
7 Real de GuadalupeGreat wines at good prices and tapas with every glass! Come early to get a seat outside.
Well known cafe/bar/nightspot with live music every night
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Café Bar Revolución
Prolongación 1o. de MarzoWell known cafe/bar/nightspot with live music every night
Great tapas with your glass of wine, plus good selection of small plates. Usually has a live singer in the evenings.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
El Cau Vinos y Tapas
57 Real de GuadalupeGreat tapas with your glass of wine, plus good selection of small plates. Usually has a live singer in the evenings.
Bebop Club
6B Prol. 1o. de MarzoIntimate Jazz Club
Essentials
Either side of Real de Guadeloupe are vegetable shops, Lactose de Maya for all Dairy products, Homeopathic store, Cafe Libre, Organic shops.
Calle Diego Dugelay
Avenida Diego DugelayEither side of Real de Guadeloupe are vegetable shops, Lactose de Maya for all Dairy products, Homeopathic store, Cafe Libre, Organic shops.
El Horno Magico - Excellent French Bakery& Patisserie with locally produced selected condiments and more.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Magic Oven
7 Gral. M. UtrillaEl Horno Magico - Excellent French Bakery& Patisserie with locally produced selected condiments and more.
Chiapas Agricultural Market (some organic produce) - Only open Saturdays & Wednesdays 10am - 3pm.
Tianguis Agroecologico de Comida Sana y cercana
32 16 de SeptiembreChiapas Agricultural Market (some organic produce) - Only open Saturdays & Wednesdays 10am - 3pm.
Large supermarket, take a taxi to get there.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Soriana Híper - San Cristobal De Las Casas
S/N Boluevard Juan SabinesLarge supermarket, take a taxi to get there.
Large Supermarket on outskirts of San Cris, take a taxi to get there
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
CHEDRAUI SAN CRISTÓBAL DE LAS CASAS SAN ROMAN
50 Diagonal Hermanos PaniaguaLarge Supermarket on outskirts of San Cris, take a taxi to get there
Lacteos Maya
4a Av Diego DugelayEverything Dairy.
Shopping
Nemi Zapata
57 Profa. María Adelina FloresA fair-trade store that sells products made by Zapatista communities
Upmarket Locally produced Textile store.
Located inside Esquina San Agustín complex.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boutique El Camino de los Altos
6 Miguel HidalgoUpmarket Locally produced Textile store.
Located inside Esquina San Agustín complex.
Located at the end of Av. 20 Nov. (the map is wrong). Large colourful local artisan market, a must to see. From the northern end you can access the Museo de Textiles.
Artisan market
Located at the end of Av. 20 Nov. (the map is wrong). Large colourful local artisan market, a must to see. From the northern end you can access the Museo de Textiles.