Santa Lucía Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Our pick of the best Santa Lucía Hotel Deals
HOTEL PLAZA 79
Room was very clean and the hotel is newly renovated. Only tiny observation is there wasnt a blowdryer in one of the rooms.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Hotel Palace Inn SCLC
This is the first place that actually placed attention to details. The window can be opened without issues, room is spacious, there is heating and also air-conditioning. The furniture, doors, windows, are all made with craftsmanship. This is not usual for this price range in San Cristóbal. The area ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hotel Casa Linda
Casa Azabache
Clean room and clean hotel. Very friendly staff. The common areas are spotless.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Casa Flor De Vida
Yes
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hotel Parador Margarita
Old architecture
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
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 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 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 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 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.
Harvard
While there might not be top attractions in Harvard, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo and Mesoamerican Museum of Jade.
