Barrio de La Merced
San Cristóbal de las Casas
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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.

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.
Things to do

San Cristobal: Sumidero Canyon, Chiapa de Corzo, & Miradores

Sumidero Canyon - Chiapa de Corzo

Tour cascadas de Agua Azul, Cascada Misol-Ha y Zona Arqueológica de Palenque.

San Cristobal: Agua Azul, Misol Ha & Palenque Experience

From San Cristobal: Agua Azul, Misol-ha, and Palenque

Blue Water Misol-ha and Palenque Tour from San Cristobal.
Barrio de La Merced Hotel Deals

Hotel Mansion del Valle
Reviewed on May 10, 2025

Casa del Alma Hotel Boutique & Spa
Reviewed on Sep 10, 2025

Hotel La Casa de Mama
Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025

Hotel Casa de Familia de San Cristobal
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2025

Hotel Catedral
Reviewed on May 26, 2025

Hotel San Luis
Reviewed on Jan 12, 2025
Other neighborhoods around Barrio de La Merced

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
Barrio de Mexicanos might not have many top sights, but Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo and Mesoamerican Museum of Jade are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Santa Lucía
While visiting Santa Lucía, you might make a stop by sights like Santo Domingo Handicraft Market and Arches of Carmen.

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.

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 Santo Domingo Handicraft Market.

Barrio de Guadalupe
Barrio de Guadalupe might not have many top sights, but Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Santo Domingo Handicraft Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.