Barrio del Cerrillo Travel Guide
San Cristóbal de las Casas
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 Cristobal: Sumidero Canyon, Chiapa de Corzo, & Miradores
Rancho Nuevo Caves and Arcotete Ecotourism Center
San Cristóbal: Sumidero Canyon and Chiapa de Corzo Tour
Indigenous Peoples Zincantán and San Juan Chamula
San Cristobal: Zinacantan and San Juan Chamula Tour
Top hotels in Barrio del Cerrillo
Hotel Na Bolom
Clean, quiet, comfortable. I’ll stay at this hotel again!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Guayaba Inn Boutique Hotel
Unique property with flowering gardens. Large bedroom suite with comfortable bed and luxurious soaking tub and shower. Bedroom has balcony with seating and beautiful view from glass doors. Made to order breakfast in large dining room. Great location. Some noise from street but easy to ignore.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
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
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
Excelente. Nos encantó
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
DEPARTAMENTO CENTRO SAN CRISTOBAL
Excelente
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
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 Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo.
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.
Zona Centro
Unique features of Zona Centro include the museums and gardens. Make a stop by Mesoamerican Museum of Jade or Foro Cultural Kinoki 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.
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.
