De La Merced Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

San Cristobal de las Casas Cathedral which includes night scenes and heritage architecture

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.

San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral
Handicrafts Market showing a garden

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.

Santo Domingo Handicraft Market
Plaza 31 de Marzo featuring night scenes and heritage architecture

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.

Plaza 31 de Marzo
Mesoamerican Museum of Jade which includes interior views

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.

Mesoamerican Museum of Jade
Templo de Santo Domingo which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

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.

Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo
Na Bolom Cultural Museum as well as a couple

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.

Na Bolom Cultural Museum

Activities

San Cristobal: Agua Azul, Misol Ha & Palenque Experience

San Cristobal: Agua Azul, Misol Ha & Palenque Experience

NZ$118
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Cristobal: Agua Azul, Misol Ha & Palenque Experience
San Cristobal: Sumidero Canyon, Chiapa de Corzo, & Miradores

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

NZ$77
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
San Cristobal: Sumidero Canyon, Chiapa de Corzo, & Miradores
Sumidero Canyon - Chiapa de Corzo

Sumidero Canyon - Chiapa de Corzo

NZ$47
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Sumidero Canyon - Chiapa de Corzo
Tour cascadas de Agua Azul, Cascada Misol-Ha y Zona Arqueológica de Palenque.

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

NZ$112
per adult
Tour cascadas de Agua Azul, Cascada Misol-Ha y Zona Arqueológica de Palenque.
From San Cristobal: Zinacantán and San Juan Chamula Tour

FromSan Cristobal:Zinacantán andSanJuanChamula ENGLISH GUIDE

NZ$46
per adult
FromSan Cristobal:Zinacantán andSanJuanChamula ENGLISH GUIDE
San Cristobal: Sima de las Cotorras and Cascada El Aguacero

San Cristobal: Sima de las Cotorras and Cascada El Aguacero

NZ$140
per adult
San Cristobal: Sima de las Cotorras and Cascada El Aguacero
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Our pick of the best De La Merced Hotel Deals

La Casa de Mama
La Casa de Mama
3.5 out of 5
Guadalupe Victoria 56, Barrio La Merced, San Cristóbal de las Casas, CHIS
Stay at this 3.5-star inn in San Cristóbal de las Casas. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (490 reviews)
"The staff Very Help You I will stay in there again"

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2025

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La Casa de Mama
Casa del Alma Hotel Boutique & Spa
Casa del Alma Hotel Boutique & Spa
4 out of 5
Calle 16 de Septiembre no. 24, Barrio de Mexicanos, San Cristóbal de las Casas, CHIS
The price is NZ$205 per night from 15 July to 16 July
NZ$205
15 July - 16 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (291 reviews)
"This was a great location, staff really helpful with booking tours. Close to everything very walkable!"

Reviewed on 29 Jun. 2025

Casa del Alma Hotel Boutique & Spa
Hotel Mansion del Valle
Hotel Mansion del Valle
3.5 out of 5
Diego De Mazariegos No 39, San Cristóbal de las Casas, CHIS
The price is NZ$100 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
NZ$100
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (445 reviews)
"Amazing location. Short walk to the town square. The hotel is extremely beautiful! Real authentic Mexican colors and art. Amazing friendly staff. The beds are hard and not so comfortable."

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

Hotel Mansion del Valle
Sereno Hotel
Sereno Hotel
3 out of 5
Av. 16 de Septiembre No. 22, Centro, San Cristóbal de las Casas, CHIS
Stay at this 3-star spa hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mesoamerican Museum of ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (108 reviews)
"The property was wonderful and the location was placed perfectly. Easy walking to food and shops."

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2025

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Sereno Hotel
Santuario Las Escaleras
Santuario Las Escaleras
3 out of 5
Isauro Rossete 4, Barrio La Merced, San Cristóbal de las Casas, CHIS
The price is NZ$93 per night from 16 July to 17 July
NZ$93
16 July - 17 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and onsite spa services. Popular attractions Church of San Cristobal ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (218 reviews)
"It has nice views of San Cristobal. The room #2 which was the room I got was big. But my only concern was that it smell a lot of humidity. The shower of the main room specially the hot water did not work and it makes a lot of noise. Luckily it had another bathroom that it work perfectly. Great staff ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025

Santuario Las Escaleras
Hotel Casa de Familia de San Cristobal
Hotel Casa de Familia de San Cristobal
3.5 out of 5
Av. 5 de Mayo no. 12, esq. c/ Calle 1 de Marzo, San Cristóbal de las Casas, CHIS
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in San Cristóbal de las Casas. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (195 reviews)
"The hotel, was very spanish . very family Orientated, Beautiful Gardens, I would recommend trip to Canon del sumidero Chiapas . Beautiful views , Boat ride was a 2 hour trip, well worth the money."

Reviewed on 15 Feb. 2025

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Hotel Casa de Familia de San Cristobal
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Other neighbourhoods around De La Merced

San Cristobal de las Casas which includes heritage elements

Zona Centro

4/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Zona Centro include the museums and gardens. Make a stop by San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral or Plaza 31 de Marzo while you're exploring the area.

Zona Centro
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De Mexicanos

While 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.

De Mexicanos
Arches of Carmen which includes cycling and heritage elements as well as an individual male

Santa Lucía

If you're spending some time in Santa Lucía, Santo Domingo Handicraft Market and Arches of Carmen are top sights worth seeing.

Santa Lucía
San Cristobal de las Casas showing interior views

Del Cerrillo

If you're spending some time in Del Cerrillo, Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo are top sights worth seeing.

Del Cerrillo
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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 Arches of Carmen.

Ciudad Real
Guadalupe Church showing a church or cathedral and heritage elements

De Guadalupe

While 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 San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral.

De Guadalupe

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