Barrio del Cerrillo Travel Guide
San Cristóbal de las Casas
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Mayan Textile Center
You can study the exhibits at Mayan Textile Center, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to San Cristóbal de las Casas. Wander around the gardens or experience the area's museums.
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.
Things to do
San Cristobal: Sumidero Canyon, Chiapa de Corzo, & Miradores
Rancho Nuevo Caves and Arcotete Ecotourism Center
Indigenous Peoples Zincantán and San Juan Chamula
San Cristóbal: Sumidero Canyon and Chiapa de Corzo Tour
San Cristobal: Zinacantan and San Juan Chamula Tour
Montebello Lakes and Chiflon Waterfalls Tour
Top hotels in Barrio del Cerrillo
Hotel Barrio Antiguo
They had a nice garden with parrot which was nice. That was about all the good. We got a room that was big but was cold, dark, humid and dirty the curtains had mold on them and the linens smelled. We asked for another room and the staff acomódate us and the room we got had windows so at least it ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2020
Hotel Na Bolom
Be aware that this is a museum that has rooms to rent, not a luxury hotel. That said, if you’re looking for a contemplative stay in a beautiful room surrounded by artifacts, this is your hotel. Wonderful staff, good restaurant, coffee house in a garden across the street. Did I mention the incredibly ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2025
Alhambra Hotel - San Cristóbal de las Casas
I frequented this quaint, family owned, hotel during my summer long exploration of the offerings in and around the San Cristobal area. I found, that while everything related to the hotel stay was satisfactory ( for the price point) the real value was the genuine friendliness and knowledge of the ...
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2024
Magnolias Boutique Suites & SPA
Buen servicio, estuvieron pendientes de mi llegada y las instrucciones claras, el lugar muy bonito, la cama conoda, todo limpio
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2025
Hotel Pepen
Tastefully decorated and designed with spacious rooms. Short walk to the main areas of the city in a quiet neighbourhood. The only unfortunate aspect was the poor sound proofing between the rooms. So this all depends on the other guests.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2023
Hotel Sombra del Agua
Great service overall
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Barrio del Cerrillo
Harvard
While there might not be top attractions in Harvard, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Mesoamerican Museum of Jade.
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 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.
Barrio de Mexicanos
While Barrio de Mexicanos isn't home to many top sights, Mesoamerican Museum of Jade and Plaza 31 de Marzo 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.
Ojo de Agua
Ojo de Agua might not have many top sights, but Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Orquídeas Moxviquil Botanical Garden are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
