 Cathedral of San Cristobal de las Casas | ||
| San Cristobal de las Casas | ||
| State | Chiapas | |
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| Residents | 158.027 (2010) | |
| height | 2,200 m | |
| Tourist info web | sancristobal.gob.mx | |
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San Cristobal de las Casas is a city in the highlands of Chiapas in Mexico. Because of its colonial center, the city is one of the Pueblos Mágicos.
background
San Cristóbal de las Casas has over 185,000 inhabitants[1] and is considered the capital of the Indians. In 1994 the Zapatistas began their uprising here. They symbolically took the seat of government and left the city after 27 hours (source: Taking San Cristobal (1994) in Spanish). There are still a few Tzotzil villages in the vicinity of the city.
Around the Santo Domingo Church there is still an Indian market every day, but souvenirs are also sold to tourists.
getting there
By plane
San Cristobal no longer has an airport. That's what the airport is from Tuxtla Gutiérrez (Source: Aeropuerto International) "international" since 2006. There are taxis and buses from Tuxtla Gutiérrez to San Cristobal de las Casas.
By train
By bus
OCC's 1st class bus terminal is located at the intersection of Calle Insurgentes and MEX 190, approx. 8 blocks south of the cathedral. It is also used by ADO and UNO. Right next to it is the Colectivo Terminal, from which journeys along the MEX 190 are served, e.g. to Tuxtla Gutiérrez and Ocosingo (50 pesos). Colectivos leave when they are full. During the day, the waiting time is usually no more than half an hour.
In the street
The Panamericana, MEX 190.
mobility
Within the city, taxis cost 30 pesos.
The colectivos almost all lead to the main market and cost 6 pesos per trip.
Tourist Attractions
- 2 Santo Domingo Convent and Church (Iglesia de Santo Domingo), 29240, Av 20 de Noviembre 36, Barrio de Mexicanos, 29240 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis.
- 3 Museo del Ámbar (Amber Museum), Calle Diego de Mazariegos S / N, Barrio de la Merced, 29240 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis. Amber Museum., Mexico.
- 4 Zócalo (Plaza March 31st)
- 5 Museo Mesoamericano del Jade, 16 de Septiembre 16, Zona Centro, 29200 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis.
- 6 Kakaw Museo del Cacao y Chocolateria Cultural, Calle 1o. de Marzo 16, Zona Centro, 29200 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis.
- 1 Marcado Municipal "José Castillo Tielemans", Bermuda, Barrio del Cerrillo, 29200 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chis.
- Palacio Municipal
in the neighborhood:
- the Tzotzil-Communities San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan
- Tenejapa. One of Tzeltal-Indios inhabited village.
activities
Language schools
- 1 Bats'il k'op, 16 de Septiembre # 28. Tel.: 52 (0)967 116-0329, Email: [email protected]. Spanish, Tsotsil and Tseltal language school. A Not-for-profit organization which supports independent alternative projects in Chiapas. An educational space within the social and cultural context of Chiapas. The teachers teach with the idea that thoughts, language and reality represent a unit. This view allows different forms of communication and interaction to be mixed in the various agreed activities. This places an emphasis on the context of socio-cultural diversity, history, and urban-rural interaction of the Maya indigenous people.Price: 2000MXN / week (Latin Americans: 1000MXN / week).
- Casa de la Vista. Offers Spanish & Cultural Awareness Classes. The teachers encourage and motivate students, offering lessons for beginners and advanced Spanish speakers while maintaining a strong cultural background.
- Tierras Mayas Spanish Language School. At Tierras Mayas you not only learn Spanish in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, but you also have the opportunity to get in touch with and immerse yourself in the different cultures of Mexico. We offer individual, intensive and group lessons. Also, take weekly trips that allow students to visit other places of cultural importance in and around San Cristóbal. We pride ourselves on not only teaching you Spanish, but also engaging you in the experience of the Mexican way of life.
- San Cristóbal Language School. SCLS is part of one of the leading Spanish-speaking networks in Mexico (Teach Me Mexico Network). It is located in a historic house in the heart of downtown San Cristóbal. It is the only school in town where all Spanish teachers have a university degree.
- Casa de la Vista. Offers Spanish and culture classes. Teachers encourage and motivate students, teaching beginners and advanced learners while providing a strong cultural background.
- Instituto Jovel. Jovel Institute. One of the oldest and most respected schools for learning Spanish as a second language. It is the only Spanish school set up in its own beautiful building. The Instituto Jovel is the only school recognized by colleges and universities.
- Sol Maya Language School, Hermanos Dominguez 25-A (at the stairs to the hill of San Cristóbal). Sol Maya Language School changed its name to Tierras Mayas Language School.
shop
San Cristobal has 2 pedestrian zones. There are many small shops there.
- Between the cathedral and the monastery church of Santo Domingo there are numerous small shops and cafes with a seductive scent: the highland coffee that is grown in the area should be tried and taken away.
- Between the Cathedral and Diego Dugelay Street, Real de Guadelupe Street is car-free. There are also several inner courtyards with additional shops, e.g. a passage or the TierrAdentro.
The big supermarkets are in the periphery.
kitchen
- TierraAdentro cultural center, Real de Guadalupe 24. Mexican and Italian cuisine, vegetarian options, juices and shakes. Free wi-fi. The place is very popular with tourists and NGO employees. There are several shops around the covered courtyard. Among other things the Zapatista cooperative "Women for Dignity" with clothes and handicrafts and the shop of the Zapatista shoe factory of Oventik.
- Tonantzin Saludable, Real de Guadalupe 25 E.. Indigenous restaurant with traditional, vegetarian and vegan dishes. Clean, tasty and cheap. With colorful furnishings and a beautiful terrace.
nightlife
accommodation
security
health
Practical advice
The post office is in the corner of '5 de Mayo' with 'Diego de Mazariegos'.
trips
literature
Web links
- http://www.sancristobal.gob.mx - Official website of San Cristóbal de las Casas
