|
Casa
Felipe Flores is the ideal headquarters for exploring the historic attractions
of San Cristobal and the surrounding area.
- Holidays
and festivals are celebrated in San Cristobal, 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.
- Language
lessons are easily arranged as there are several schools in
town. Teachers may be engaged by the hour, day, or week.
- Tours
and Transportation, Private or Group can
be arranged by Felipe Flores Tours and Travel. Read
more about the available tours. Specifically designed tours
can also be arranged.
|
|
|
|
|
- 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
Indian 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.
- The
daily City Market is San Cristobal's central market. Located
two blocks from the Indian market, it is the source of produce,
meat, fresh flowers, furniture, charcoal, household goods, and
clothing for much of the city's population.
|
|
