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.

Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo
You can learn about the history of San Cristóbal de las Casas when you stop by Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo. 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.

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.

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.

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.
Top hotels in Barrio de La Merced

Hotel Mansion del Valle
Amazing location. Short walk to the town square. The hotel is extremely beautiful! Real authentic Mexican colors and art. Amazing friendly staff. The beds are hard and not so comfortable.
Reviewed on 10 May 2025

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

Ganesha Hotel
Upon arrival, the front desk attendee could not locate the reservation I made through Expedia. Fortunately, they had availability, so, they offered me an upgrade for a few extra USD per night. I stayed in one of their King rooms that faced the street and had a balcony. Other than the noise from the ...
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025

Hotel San Luis
Very good location within walking distance of cathedral and historical churches and museum
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2025

Casa Indigo Hotel
It is a beautiful property and the concept is very nice, the only downfalls are the beds (hard as a rock) and shower needs to be deep-cleaned or be remodel. Breakfast, excellent, good staff service.
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2022
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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 Santo Domingo Handicraft Market.

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.
