Zona Centro 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.
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.
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.
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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Our pick of the best Zona Centro Hotel Deals
Hotel Sombra del Agua
Great place, near most major attractions in town, excellent staff.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Hotel Ciudad Real Centro Histórico
Yes,but the floors were very cold they could have a little heat in the room to make it more pleasant .
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Posada Real de Chiapas
Clean room with heater and warm covers, good continental breakfast. Convenient to the plaza.
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hotel Plaza Magnolias
Did not have breakfast at the hotel
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hotel Grand Maria
So beautiful, staff super friendly, very clean and peaceful love it!
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Hotel Diego de Mazariegos
The staff is excellent! The rooms are clean. The restaurant is open from early to late. The hotel has a rustic feel-experiencing the past in a very pleasant way. We will stay here again in the future.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zona Centro
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 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.
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.
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.
