San Martin Travel 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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
San Cristóbal: Agua Azul, Misol Ha & Palenque Experience
San Cristóbal: Sumidero Canyon, Viewpoints & Chiapa de Corzo
San Cristobal: Sumidero Canyon, Chiapa de Corzo, & Miradores
San Cristobal: Agua Azul, Misol Ha & Palenque Experience
San Cristobal: Agua Azul, Misol-Ha and Palenque Tour
Palenque Site, Agua Azul & Misol Ha from San Cristobal
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Other neighbourhoods around San Martin
De La Merced
While visiting De La Merced, you might make a stop by sights like Amber Museum of Chiapas and La Merced Church.
De Mexicanos
While 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.
Del Cerrillo
If you're spending some time in Del Cerrillo, Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo are top sights worth seeing.
Zona Centro
Unique features of Zona Centro include the museums and gardens. Make a stop by San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral or Foro Cultural Kinoki while you're exploring the area.
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.
Ciudad Real
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ciudad Real and surrounding area, you can visit Ciudad Cuauhtemoc and Santo Domingo Handicraft Market.