Harvard Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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
FromSan Cristobal:Zinacantán andSanJuanChamula ENGLISH GUIDE
San Cristobal: Sumidero Canyon, Chiapa de Corzo, & Miradores
San Cristobal: Rancho Nuevo Caves and Arcotete Tour
Rancho Nuevo Caves and Arcotete Ecotourism Center
San Cristobal: Zinacantan and San Juan Chamula Tour
Our pick of the best Harvard Hotel Deals
Hotel Sombra del Agua
Great place, near most major attractions in town, excellent staff.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Hotel Mukul Na
Muy limpio y excelente ubicación
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Hotel Cielo y Selva, San Cristobal de las Casas
The staff was very friendly and helpful all the time!
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Mansion del Valle
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 Rocaval
Very good facility but very outdated the hotel has a huge potential to be excellent no air conditioning no fan only heat with over 76 degrees!!!
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hotel Hacienda Don Juan
Clean Beautiful Great service Great breakfast
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Harvard
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 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.
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.
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
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.
De Cuxtitali
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in De Cuxtitali and surrounding area, you can visit Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo.
