White church with bell towers decorated with colourful papel picado banners beneath a bright blue sky in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico

Colourful Markets & Indian Villages – San Cristobal

Bite-sized trip

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    • Itinerary:
      San Cristobal
    • Duration:
      3 days / 2 nights
    • Price:
      From £159 per person (excluding flights)

    San Cristóbal is the capital of Mexican Indian culture – an attractive old city nestled in a lush highland valley, with pine forests all around. You'll stay in a colourful posada located in the winding cobbled streets of the old town, from where you can amble around at your leisure. You’ll also head to the mountain village of San Juan Chamula, to get a taste of indigenous Tzotzil culture.

    White classic Volkswagen Beetle parked on a cobblestone street in front of colourful colonial buildings in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico

    Ornate yellow and red church with intricate architectural details beneath a bright blue sky in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico

    Day 1 - Arrival in San Cristobal

    After travelling into the mountains of Sierra Madre de Chiapas, you’ll arrive in the valley and San Cristóbal de las Casas. You’ll be staying in a colourful posada with beautifully decorated rooms located in the old centre. The centre of San Cristóbal is car-free, so you can wander around the winding cobbled streets at a snail’s pace and take your time choosing which restaurant or bar to hang out in next.

    Day 2 - San Juan Chamula tour

    After breakfast today you’ll meet with a local guide for a trip to San Juan Chamula, heartland of indigenous Tzotzil culture. The Chamulans have proudly kept their traditions and way of life alive, and as you explore the village you’ll learn all about their culture and religion, as well as seeing their craftwork and cookery techniques. You’ll be back in San Cristóbal in the afternoon, in time for a relaxing evening strolling through the old town.

    White church with vibrant green trim in a town square surrounded by a colourful hillside town beneath a bright blue sky in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico
    Smiling woman holding a drink at an outdoor café with a lively street and pink colonial buildings in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico

    Day 3 - Continue your journey

    We can easily add more nights in San Cristóbal if you’d like a little longer here, otherwise it’ll be time to head back to the bus station today in time to start the next leg of your journey through Mexico.

    Accommodation

    Elegant hotel room with two comfortable beds, warm lighting and classic décor in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico
    Lush tropical courtyard garden with exotic plants, stone pathways and colonial architecture in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico
    Historic colonial-style building with warm red and yellow façades on a sunny street corner in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico

    For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options

    Enclosed colonial courtyard with white columns, arches, tiled floors, lush plants, wooden balconies and outdoor seating in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico
    Rustic bedroom with a vaulted wooden ceiling, cosy bed and ladder leading to a loft in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico
    Bright indoor courtyard with a glass roof, white arches, lush tropical plants and elegant balconies in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico
    Comfortable bed with crisp white linens, cream pillows and colourful geometric decorative cushions in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico
    Rustic wooden attic bedroom with a cosy bed, skylight, sink vanity and loft platforms accessed by ladders in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Mexico
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    Colourful Markets & Indian Villages - San Christobal - In Style accommodation

    • Price:
      From £199 per person (excluding flights)
    • Included:
      In Style accommodation, Excursions, Transport and meals as described above

    If you're looking for a unique experience during your stay in San Cristobal, consider our In Style option. Our In Style option is a little more special and unique, but still full of local character! You’ll stay in a charming, character-filled hotel right in the heart of San Cristóbal de las Casas. This boutique hotel keeps its original Mexican vibe and offers plenty of space to unwind in its rooms. Perfect after a day of exploring. If you're interested in upgrading to our In Style accommodation for this bite-sized trip, you can select this option below.

    Colourful Markets & Indian Villages – San Cristobal

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