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San Cristóbal de las Casas Tours and Activities

The scent of freshly made tortillas wafts through the air as you explore San Cristóbal de las Casas. Here, colonial architecture meets rich indigenous culture, inviting you to wander cobblestone streets or visit the bustling markets. Book a food tour to taste authentic Chiapas flavors.

The best San Cristóbal de las Casas tour packages

In this charming city, colorful markets and lively plazas beckon. Experience the vibrant culture at the Plaza 31 de Marzo and sip coffee in a local café.

Tour image of Customs of indigenous villages of Chiapas
6 hours
4.88 (74)
Customs of indigenous villages of Chiapas
$65.51
Tour image of Cañon Del Sumidero, miradores From San Cristobal de Las Casas
8 hours
4.45 (60)
Cañon Del Sumidero, miradores From San Cristobal de Las Casas
$51
Tour image of Bike Tour Chiapas Indigenous Peoples
6 hours
4.92 (39)
Bike Tour Chiapas Indigenous Peoples
$61
Tour image of Day of the Dead in the Indigenous Towns of Chiapas
7 hours
5 (33)
Day of the Dead in the Indigenous Towns of Chiapas
$88.07
Tour image of Sumidero Canyon, Chiapa de Corzo Magical Town from San Cristóbal de las Casas
6 hours
4.01 (69)
Sumidero Canyon, Chiapa de Corzo Magical Town from San Cristóbal de las Casas
$69
Tour image of Sumidero Canyon, Miradores del Cañón and Pueblo Chiapa de Corzo.
8 hours
3.93 (68)
Sumidero Canyon, Miradores del Cañón and Pueblo Chiapa de Corzo.
$36
Tour image of Pottery workshop with traditional potters
6 hours
5 (25)
Pottery workshop with traditional potters
$76.51
Tour image of San Cris Canyon of the Sink Lookouts Chiapa San Cris in English
9 hours
4.4 (35)
San Cris Canyon of the Sink Lookouts Chiapa San Cris in English
$85
Tour image of Biking in Chiapas Los Molinos Route
6 hours
4.77 (26)
Biking in Chiapas Los Molinos Route
$59.16
Tour image of Sumidero Canyon & Chiapa de Corzo from Tuxtla & San Cristobal
9 hours
4.36 (28)
Sumidero Canyon & Chiapa de Corzo from Tuxtla & San Cristobal
$48
Tour image of Montebello Lakes and Chiflon Waterfalls Tour
10 hours
4.67 (18)
Montebello Lakes and Chiflon Waterfalls Tour
$48
Tour image of Chiapa de Corzo: tradition, gastronomy and Cañon del Sumidero
8 hours
5 (13)
Chiapa de Corzo: tradition, gastronomy and Cañon del Sumidero
$67.16
Tour image of Tour Sumidero Canyon and Magic Town of Chiapa de Corzo
6 hours
4.73 (15)
Tour Sumidero Canyon and Magic Town of Chiapa de Corzo
$41.28
Tour image of Day Trip to Agua Azul Waterfalls and Palenque from San Cristobal
19 hours
3.44 (43)
Day Trip to Agua Azul Waterfalls and Palenque from San Cristobal
$65
Tour image of Food Walking Tour San Cristobal de las Casas
3.5 hours
4.85 (13)
Food Walking Tour San Cristobal de las Casas
$70.46
Tour image of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán Indigenous Communities
5 hours
4.44 (16)
San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán Indigenous Communities
$15
Tour image of San Juan Chamula and Zinacatan from San Cristobal English Guide
5 hours
4 (22)
San Juan Chamula and Zinacatan from San Cristobal English Guide
$22.67
Tour image of Palenque Ruins, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha Waterfalls from San Cristobal
17 hours
4.2 (15)
Palenque Ruins, Agua Azul & Misol-Ha Waterfalls from San Cristobal
$105
Tour image of Textiles and mysticism of Chiapas
6 hours
5 (9)
Textiles and mysticism of Chiapas
$70.46
Tour image of Hiking Chiapas Exploring caves
5 hours
4.23 (13)
Hiking Chiapas Exploring caves
$41
Tour image of SanCris - Sink Canyon - Viewpoints - Chiapa - SanCris
8 hours
4.18 (11)
SanCris - Sink Canyon - Viewpoints - Chiapa - SanCris
$46
Tour image of San Juan Chamula y Zinacantán
5 hours
3.63 (16)
San Juan Chamula y Zinacantán
$27.52
Tour image of Tour to the Chiflón Waterfalls and Montebello Lagoons
14 hours
4 (12)
Tour to the Chiflón Waterfalls and Montebello Lagoons
$46.79
Tour image of Montebello Lakes & El Chiflón Falls, San Cristóbal de las Casas
15 hours
4 (12)
Montebello Lakes & El Chiflón Falls, San Cristóbal de las Casas
$40
Tour image of Cascadas de Agua Azul, Misol Há y Zona Arqueológica de Palenque
20 hours
3.14 (21)
Cascadas de Agua Azul, Misol Há y Zona Arqueológica de Palenque
$77.67
Tour image of Tour to San Juan Chamula & Zinacantan Indian communities
5 hours
4.38 (8)
Tour to San Juan Chamula & Zinacantan Indian communities
$35
Tour image of Sink Canyon and Cork Chiapa
8 hours
3.22 (18)
Sink Canyon and Cork Chiapa
$45.91
Tour image of Adventure to the Sumidero Canyon Viewpoints and Chiapa de Corzo
8 hours
4.11 (9)
Adventure to the Sumidero Canyon Viewpoints and Chiapa de Corzo
$45
Tour image of Cascadas El Chiflón y Lagos de Montebello
12 hours
4.13 (8)
Cascadas El Chiflón y Lagos de Montebello
$45.91
Tour image of Private Personalized Tour of San Cristobal de Las Casas
3 hours
5 (5)
Private Personalized Tour of San Cristobal de Las Casas
$49.54
Tour image of Rancho Nuevo Caves and Arcotete Ecotourism Center
5 hours
4.5 (6)
Rancho Nuevo Caves and Arcotete Ecotourism Center
$23
Tour image of Misol-Ha, Agua Azul and Palenque, The Best of Chiapas
16 hours
3.6 (10)
Misol-Ha, Agua Azul and Palenque, The Best of Chiapas
$143.59
Tour image of Tour cascadas de Agua Azul, Cascada Misol-Ha y Zona Arqueológica de Palenque.
18 hours
4.14 (7)
Tour cascadas de Agua Azul, Cascada Misol-Ha y Zona Arqueológica de Palenque.
$65
Tour image of Canyoning El Chorreadero Cave- Adventure Chiapas
5 hours
5 (4)
Canyoning El Chorreadero Cave- Adventure Chiapas
$154.13
Tour image of Trekking in Chiapas Indigenous Peoples
6 hours
5 (4)
Trekking in Chiapas Indigenous Peoples
$46
Tour image of San Cris Agua Azul - Misol Ha - Zona Arq de Palenque - San Cris
19 hours
5 (4)
San Cris Agua Azul - Misol Ha - Zona Arq de Palenque - San Cris
$65
Tour image of Indigenous Communities Tour of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán
6 hours
5 (4)
Indigenous Communities Tour of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantán
$42.88
Tour image of Palenque Archaelogical Site, Agua Azul and Misolha Waterfalls Combo Tour
18 hours
3.86 (7)
Palenque Archaelogical Site, Agua Azul and Misolha Waterfalls Combo Tour
$105
Tour image of Full-Day Sumidero Canyon Tour with Boat Cruise from San Cristóbal de las Casas
9 hours
3.5 (8)
Full-Day Sumidero Canyon Tour with Boat Cruise from San Cristóbal de las Casas
$84
Tour image of Tour of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan
6 hours
4.5 (4)
Tour of San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan
$24.77
Tour image of Adventure Drops: Chiflón Waterfall and Montebello Lakes Tour
14.5 hours
3.6 (5)
Adventure Drops: Chiflón Waterfall and Montebello Lakes Tour
$41.28
Tour image of Montebello Lakes and Chiflon Waterfall
14 hours
4.33 (3)
Montebello Lakes and Chiflon Waterfall
$48
Tour image of Boat ride through Sumidero Canyon and visit to Indian Villages
9 hours
4.33 (3)
Boat ride through Sumidero Canyon and visit to Indian Villages
$81
Tour image of Full Day at Agua Azul Waterfalls, Misol Ha and Palenque
18 hours
3.2 (5)
Full Day at Agua Azul Waterfalls, Misol Ha and Palenque
$81.47
Tour image of Transfer Hotel in San Cristobal de las Casas to TGZ Airport
2 hours
3.2 (5)
Transfer Hotel in San Cristobal de las Casas to TGZ Airport
$96.33
Tour image of El Chiflon Waterfalls and Montebello Lakes National Park Day Trip
13 hours
3.5 (4)
El Chiflon Waterfalls and Montebello Lakes National Park Day Trip
$85
Tour image of Viewpoints Cañon Del Sumidero And Chiapa De Corzo
7.5 hours
4 (3)
Viewpoints Cañon Del Sumidero And Chiapa De Corzo
$50
Tour image of Waterfalls, Ruins and Mayan Treasures: Agua Azul Misol Há Palenque
19 hours
5 (2)
Waterfalls, Ruins and Mayan Treasures: Agua Azul Misol Há Palenque
$53
Tour image of Pottery Workshop: Secrets of potters in Chiapas hands
5 hours
5 (2)
Pottery Workshop: Secrets of potters in Chiapas hands
$160
Tour image of Live the Sumidero Canyon and the magic town of Chiapa de Corzo.
8 hours
5 (2)
Live the Sumidero Canyon and the magic town of Chiapa de Corzo.
$38.53

Most popular destinations close to San Cristóbal De Las Casas

Day trips in San Cristóbal De Las Casas

Chamula

  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Highlights: Unique church rituals and vibrant local customs.
  • Best for: Cultural enthusiasts.

Lagos de Montebello

  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Highlights: Stunning turquoise lakes and serene landscapes.
  • Best for: Nature lovers.

Cañon del Sumidero

  • Duration: full-day loop
  • Highlights: Dramatic cliffs and rich wildlife views.
  • Best for: Adventure seekers.

Hidden gems

  • Visit El Chiflon waterfall for tranquility and beauty.
  • Stroll through the lesser-known Indian Market for unique souvenirs.
  • Discover the small but captivating Museo del Jade with exquisite artifacts.

San Cristóbal de las Casas Expert Travel Tips

  1. Carry cash: Many local vendors prefer pesos over cards.
  2. Dress in layers: Mornings can be chilly, afternoons warm.
  3. Learn basic Spanish: Locals appreciate language efforts and it enhances experience.
  4. Respect customs: Familiarize yourself with local traditions and etiquette.
  5. Drink bottled water: Stay hydrated safely during your stay.

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Best time to visit San Cristóbal de las Casas

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Spring 2025

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Spring presents mild weather, perfect for the Festival de la Primavera, celebrating local arts and culture.
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Summer 2025

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Temperatures rise, making it ideal for exploring lush surroundings or attending the Fiesta de San Cristóbal.
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Autumn 2025

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Autumn brings cooler days, perfect for enjoying Día de Muertos festivities full of rich traditions.
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Winter 2025

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Winter features crisp air; partake in the Festival de la Luz y de la Vida with illuminating displays.
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FAQs

Visa requirements vary by nationality; many travelers can enter Mexico visa-free for up to 180 days.
Getting around is easy with taxis, buses, and walkable streets, making exploration convenient and enjoyable.
The best way is to stroll leisurely, allowing time to interact with vendors and discover hidden gems.
Entry fees to Cañon del Sumidero start at about $55 MXN per person, plus boat ride costs.
Yes, numerous trails surround the lakes, perfect for hiking enthusiasts seeking picturesque views.

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