Where is San Cristobal de las Casas in Mexico?
Where is San Cristobal de las Casas in Mexico?
San Cristobal de las Casas is a colonial city in the mountainous region of Chiapas, the southernmost state in Mexico (bordering Guatemala). And Chiapas is one of the most amazing states in Mexico! It’s extremely diverse and has everything from Maya ruins, rainforests, and beaches to turquoise lakes, indigenous villages, and pine forests.
When did the Zapatistas Occupy San Cristobal de las Casas?
In 1994, San Cristobal de las Casas made worldwide news when a group of leftist guerrillas known as the Zapatistas occupied the city for about 10 days. The Zapatistas are still active in parts of the state and you’ll find vendors around the city selling yarn dolls fashioned after them.
What kind of climate does San Cristobal de las Casas have?
San Cristóbal de las Casas has a mild subtropical highland climate (Köppen climate classification Cwb) moderated by its altitude. The dry season, which runs from November to April is cool with a January average of 12.3 °C (54.1 °F).
Expats are discovering San Cristóbal de las Casas, the beautiful colonial city set high in the mountains of southern Chiapas, Mexico’s most southern state. The city – considered by many as an “undiscovered gem” – has been attracting expats for the past several decades.
When is the best time to visit San Cristobal de las Casas?
San Cristóbal de las Casas is located just one hour away from Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas. To make a better call on your next trip, you should know that between the months of January and April, and from November to December, this Pueblo Mágico (Magical Town) has excellent weather. The rainiest season is from June to September.
How much does it cost to stay in San Cristobal?
It took about 10 hours, cost around $20 USD each, and was surprisingly comfortable. Although some people think of San Cristobal as just a place to stay to take day trips from, there are tons of things to see and do in the city itself. We had an entire month to explore and here are some of our favorite things to do in San Cristobal de las Casas:
