SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS,
CHIAPAS, MEXICO
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        San Cristobal de Las Casas, the former capital of Chiapas, is considered by many the most beautiful colonial city in Southern Mexico. It was founded by the Spanish Conqueror Diego de Mazariegos in 1528 in the Maya highlands of the state of Chiapas-formerly part of Guatemala. It is currently the cultural capital of the state and home of writers, artists and researchers. It offers travelers a rich variety of cultural, artistic and scientific activities including conferences, lectures, art exhibits, museums, live music, and cultural tours to Indigenous towns and ecological reserves.
The traveler will find here an assortment of colonial buildings, museums, churches, restaurants, cafes, bookstores, handicraft shops, car rentals, plazas, movie theaters, travel agencies, discotheques, gift shops, etc., that will make his or her stay a most interesting and pleasant one.

The recent political events have turned San Cristobal in an ever interesting city of history in the making.
Several banks and money exchange offices are ready to take foreign currencies and traveler´s checks and cash withdrawals through “Visa” and “Master Card” can be done at a number of banks and electronic tellers.

At an altitude of 2113 mts. (7000 ft) the temperature is generally a pleasant 19°C (66°F). Sweaters or jackets are recommended for the evenings. San Cristobal is also known to be one of the safest and most peaceful cities in México – a city you will feel safe in at any time and place.

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Real de Guadalupe #55, Centro Historico, 29230
San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico.
Telephone / Fax: (52) (967) 678.37.23
infoelpuente@gmail.com

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