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Top 10 Museums in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas
A stronghold of Mayan culture, San Cristóbal’s colonial stucco walls and Spanish tile roofs contrast with the surrounding villages, which remain home to an array of Mayan-descendant Indians. The city itself is a delight. Paired with the cultural diversity surrounding it, there’s nothing like it in Mexico.
Restaurants in San Cristobal de las Casas
1. Gallery Studio Cerrillo
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
Galeria Studio Cerrillo was founded in 2002 to allow the talented and varied artist of Chiapas an outlet for their visual works to be presented in a professional and classic manner. Since then the gallery has had over 40 exhibitions showcasing artist from Mexico and around the world. The gallery is the only full time cultural space dedicated to the plastic artist in San Cristobal.
2. Arteria Chiapas
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5.0 based on 31 reviews
Arteria is a new reality in the artistic field; joining the functions of a traditional art gallery with a space dedicated to the continuous achievement of educational projects. Our focus is directed towards the constant search for artistic creativity and possibilities. Our Mission at Arteria is to collaborate with artists and local communities to promote, diffuse, and share the arts to enhance understanding, build communities, and empower lives.
Reviewed By HeloiseJoy - Truckee, United States
One visit to this colorful San Cristobol art hub is not enough. There is a lot to see. I returned several times! And, it's an enjoyable place to visit. The store/gallery is often bustling with activity as local and regional Mexican artists hang their work, pick up commissions, or stop in for a chat. If you arrive during these times, chances are you'll be swept up in the conversation and invited to meet the artists. If you enjoy Mexican art, check out Arteria. There are items for sale at every price point. Don't miss las piedras in the back. This is a terrific store with a dedicated, English-speaking staff.
3. Museo Jtatik Samuel
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5.0 based on 50 reviews
El museo fue creado principalmente para rescatar la memoria historica de los acontecimientos importantes que han marcado al estado de Chiapas y la trayectoria de Monsenor Samuel Ruiz en su intervencion por la defensa de los Derechos Indigenas,Humanos y su larga lucha por la Paz. Un Obispo 100% dedicado por un cambio a las condiciones de esas vidas..
4. Steps in San Cristobal
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5.0 based on 93 reviews
Steps is a story museum and a NGO, recording the stories and culture of indigenous and help local children with basic education. Here we also offer different events for people to know more about real indigenous culture: 1. Cooking Workshop, workshop of traditional indigenous cuisine everyday at 11:00 AM, to learn how to make tortillas, quesadillas and pozol in community-style, from scratch (day menu, 150 MXN) 2. Story Time, to know more about indigenous culture, legend, lifestyle and ceremony, everyday at 15:00 pm in english and 17:00 pm in spanish. (on donation) 3. Cooking Workshop, workshop of traditional indigenous cuisine everyday at 19:00 PM, to learn how to make tamales, ponche (an indigenous cocktail) and sauce in community-style, from scratch. (night menu, 250 MXN) All the donation we receive directly go to the community to help indigenous children.
Reviewed By SophieP930 - London, United Kingdom
Had the honour of attending both story time and the cooking class here. Story time with Ivan (run by donation only, we donated 100 pesos per person as it lasted nearly three amazing hours) was an incredible experience- a chance to chat one on one (well there was four of us in the group) with a Mexican which spoke honestly and candidly about the traditions, rituals, trials and tribulations of the Mexican people and indiginous communities. The cooking class with Laura carried on in a similar vein, with education more focused on the food traditions, cooking techniques and stories from history. We made sweet and savory tamales, a Mexican salsa/ sauce to accompany and a hot fruit punch. We were also given a glass of POX to toast our meal with. This was around three and a half hours and is billed at 200 pesos per person but we tipped an additional 50 as its such an amazing personal experience. All the money raised from both story time and the cooking classes goes to the projects Steps helps run within the indiginous communities, so it felt good to put your money there. If going, I'd recommend you chdck out the church of Chemal first- alot of the stories are based on this experience. Absolutely amazing- the reason you go travelling is for experiences like Steps provided.
5. Enzue
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Loloviajesolo
Enzue Open Art Studio is an exquisite gallery and workshop! During my stay in San Cristóbal I had the opportunity to take their 3 day linocut for beginners class. Husband and wife, Fernando and Enzue have a beautiful way of seeing the world that is woven into the way they teach their classes. This class taught me to enjoy the process of creating, rather than creating to achieve a final outcome. In the three day workshop you get to work outside in a beautiful courtyard, listen to great music, sip excellent tea/coffee and learn the steps of linocut to create your very own piece of art. This experience has definitely been one of the highlights of my trip! Laurelle
6. LeK Museo - Arte - Galeria
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
7. Corazon de Jade, Museo Jardin
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
An old house from the 18th century with a beautiful garden which once belonged to two anthropologists from the US and now forms part of a civil association called Pronatura Sur, that works in the field of environmental conservation. The space offers the oportunity to learn about region medicinal plants, have a cup of organic coffee and enjoy the tranquility of the garden in the midst of the city.
8. Casa Kuxtal
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Founded in 2014 Casa Kuxtal Gallery seeks a constant boost from Mexican artists, the development of design projects, as well as the interaction of a global audience with new cultural trends. Artists such as Cisco Giménez, Nacho Chincoya, Yasmín Sierra, Dr, Lakra, Alejandro Santiago, Lottas, Luis Moro, and Àlvar Suñol have been part of its catalog.
9. Museo Del Cafe
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Este es un espacio cultural que se encuentra en el Centro Histórico de San Cristóbal de las Casas. Su objetivo es mostrar al público la historia del café desde su origen, su llegada a Chiapas, así como el proceso de organización de los pequeños productores de la región. El Café Museo permite el encuentro de diversas expresiones culturales, enfocado a la promoción del consumo de café orgánico.
10. Templo de Santo Domingo
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4.5 based on 1,022 reviews
This 16th-century baroque church dominates one of the town's main plazas.
Reviewed By origamimoon
This is one of my favorite places to spend time. There are always interesting vendors to buy handmade arts and crafts from. The inside of the Templo is a quiet place to sit and rest in with time to think.
