• Holidays and festivals are celebrated in San Cristóbal, as well as the nearby Indian villages of San Juan Chamula, Zinacantan, Amatenango del Valle, Tenejapa, Huixtan, Mitontic, Oxchuc, and San Andres Larrainzar. Read more about Holidays and Festivals.
• Some of the most interesting ruin sites in Mexico and Central America are in Chiapas, including Palenque, Tonina, Yaxchilan, Bonampak, Tenam Puente, and Chinkultic, among others.
• Hiking options include walks through pine forests, a climb to the Huetepec Cloud Forest, and guided or unguided tours of the city. Bike rentals and horseback riding excursions are available.
• Birding.  Birders from many countries come to Chiapas to visit one or more wonderful areas for birding.  For more information and to arrange a guide, contact k_kemper@msn.com.

• The Cathedral, located on the main plaza, contains baroque altars, 17th and 18th century paintings, fine wood carvings and sculptures.
• Santo Domingo Church, built between 1547 and 1560, is one of the largest in Mexico. Its facade is an example of typical Mexican Baroque.
• Na-Bolom (House of the Jaguar) houses an archeological and ethnological museum and library. Founded by Danish archeologist Frans Blom and his wife Trudi, the foundation focuses on the Indians of Chiapas and their culture.
• The Indigenous Artisan Market is located on the grounds of the Santo Domingo Church. Held every day, Mayan people come in from the villages to sell textiles, pottery, jewelry, and baskets as well as items made of leather, tin, cotton, and wool.

• San Cristóbal's central market is located two blocks from the artisan market and is the source of produce, meat, fresh flowers, furniture, charcoal, household goods, and clothing for much of the city's population.

Cultural Center Museum of Chiapas Highlands

Sergio Castro Museum