Barrio de La Merced Travel Guide
San Cristóbal de las Casas

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Popular places to visit

San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral
San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral is just one of the places to see in San Cristóbal de las Casas, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander around the gardens or experience the area's museums.

Mesoamerican Museum of Jade
You can study the exhibits at Mesoamerican Museum of Jade, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in San Cristóbal de las Casas. Wander around the gardens or experience the area's museums.

Santo Domingo Handicraft Market
You can enjoy retail therapy at Santo Domingo Handicraft Market during your visit to San Cristóbal de las Casas. Wander around the gardens or experience the area's museums.

Na Bolom Cultural Museum
You can study the exhibits at Na Bolom Cultural Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to San Cristóbal de las Casas. Wander around the gardens or experience the area's museums.

Arches of Carmen
You can learn about the history of San Cristóbal de las Casas with a trip to Arches of Carmen. Wander around the gardens or experience the area's museums.

Plaza 31 de Marzo
Learn about the local history of San Cristóbal de las Casas when you spend time at Plaza 31 de Marzo. Wander around the gardens or experience the area's museums.
Top hotels in Barrio de La Merced

Hotel Mansion del Valle

Hotel La Casa de Mama
Spotless room with ample seating (suite is beautiful). Lovely courtyard. Mattress could be updated. Breakfast was excellent
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Hotel Casa de Familia de San Cristobal
The hotel was very clean and has an old world charm to it. My room was beautiful, well equipped, and had a cute balcony. Staff was friendly, helpful and kind. It was low season when I visited San Cristobal so the hotel was quiet. The bed was super comfortable, and the water temperature (hot) and ...
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Hotel Mision Colonial San Cristobal
Nice choice for easy access to Parque and Av. Real de Guadalupe.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2023

Casa Indigo Hotel

San Cristóbal Bleisure Hotel
Esta muy limpio y ordenado, bueno por el precio
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barrio de La Merced

Zona Centro
Unique features of Zona Centro include the museums and gardens. Make a stop by Plaza 31 de Marzo or Mesoamerican Museum of Jade while you're exploring the area.

Barrio de Mexicanos
While Barrio 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.

Santa Lucía
If you're spending some time in Santa Lucía, Santo Domingo Handicraft Market and Arches of Carmen are top sights worth seeing.

Ciudad Real
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ciudad Real and surrounding area, you can visit Grutas de San Cristóbal and Arches of Carmen.

Barrio del Cerrillo
If you're spending some time in Barrio del Cerrillo, Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo are top sights worth seeing.

Barrio de Guadalupe
While Barrio de Guadalupe may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Santo Domingo Handicraft Market.
