natural wonder
Sumidero Canyon
A dramatic canyon with walls rising over 1,000 meters above the Grijalva River, best experienced by boat through its towering gorge.
49 km · about 55 min drive
Chiapas, Mexico · North America
San Cristóbal de las Casas sits on the route: 5 minutes from San Antonio del Monte, 49km from Sumidero Canyon.
San Cristóbal de las Casas is a city located in Chiapas, Mexico. With a population of 215,874, it is an important destination in North America.
On a road trip, San Cristóbal de las Casas sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Merida time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add San Cristóbal de las Casas to your route.
San Cristóbal de las Casas (Spanish: [saŋkɾisˈtoβal de las ˈkasas] ), also known by its native Tzotzil name, Jovel (pronounced [xɤ̞ˈve̞l]), is a town and municipality located in the Central Highlands region of the Mexican state of Chiapas. It was the capital of the state until 1892, and is still considered theRead more
cultural capital of Chiapas.
The municipality is mostly made up of mountainous terrain, but the city sits in a small valley surrounded by hills. The city's center maintains its Spanish colonial layout and much of its architecture, with red tile roofs, cobblestone streets and wrought iron balconies often with flowers. Most of the city's economy is based on commerce, services and tourism.
Tourism is based on the city's history, culture and indigenous population, although the tourism itself has affected the city, giving it foreign elements. Major landmarks of the city include the cathedral, the Santo Domingo church with its large open air crafts market and the Casa Na Bolom museum. The municipality has suffered severe deforestation, but it has natural attractions such as caves and rivers.
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San Cristóbal de las Casas is located in Chiapas, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 16.7301 latitude, -92.6382 longitude.
San Cristóbal de las Casas has a population of approximately 215,874 people, making it a city in Mexico.
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natural wonder
A dramatic canyon with walls rising over 1,000 meters above the Grijalva River, best experienced by boat through its towering gorge.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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