Barrio de Mexicanos Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Barrio de Mexicanos
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
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Rancho Nuevo Caves and Arcotete Ecotourism Center
San Cristobal: Zinacantan and San Juan Chamula Tour
Indigenous Peoples Zincantán and San Juan Chamula
Our pick of the best Barrio de Mexicanos Hotel Deals
Hotel Bo
Staff amable, cuarto muy limpio y el lugar increíble
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hotel Posada Primavera
staff is great and services offered unmatched !
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2025
Hotel Junvay
Nice
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Casa Mexicana Hotel
Hotel Gran Barrio
I really liked the property. my only negative comment would be that the noise from other guests traveled through the whole complex. but overall very pleasant stay!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2023
Rossco Hostel
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Other neighbourhoods around Barrio de Mexicanos
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.
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.
Santa Lucía
If you're spending some time in Santa Lucía, Santo Domingo Handicraft Market and Arches of Carmen are top sights worth seeing.
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.
