Santa Lucía Travel Guide
San Cristóbal de las Casas
Popular places to visit
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.
Arches of Carmen
Stand in the peaceful square and appreciate the beauty and unique architecture of this impressive colonial tower, which belongs to the adjacent church.
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.
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.
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.
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 Santa Lucía
Hotel Palace Inn SCLC
El personal fue muy amable .las instalaciones estaban muy limpias.
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2025
Hotel Arrecife de Coral
So far so good
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2024
HOTEL PLAZA 79
This a new and 5 star quality boutique hotel that can easily be compared to St Regis or Ritz Carlton! We stayed here for 5days and had a wonderful time as a family! During our stay here in July 2025, we felt we were the only guests in this hotel which felt strange. We also ate at their restaurant ...
Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025
Hacienda Valentino
Nice place, especially for mexico
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2025
Hotel Casa Linda
Falta mejorar la limpieza a la habitacion
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hotel Parador Margarita
Comfortable, well located.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Santa Lucía
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 del Cerrillo
If you're spending some time in Barrio del Cerrillo, Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo are top sights worth seeing.
Barrio de La Merced
While visiting Barrio de La Merced, you might make a stop by sights like Amber Museum of Chiapas and Regional Costume Museum.
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.
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.
