San Cristobal is in the State of Chiapas, a region east of Oaxaca and south of Villahermosa, which is Mexico’s most stunning scenic area, with indigenous life and culture. There are symbols and events here which reveal the area’s colonial heritage, but the people of San Cristobal are still established within its indigenous roots. Local people still live their lives in accordance with certain customs and rituals. The colonial streets and alleyways lined with red-roof tiles and white-washed walls will entice you to explore the nooks and crannies whereby alleyways open up into picturesque arcades and plazas and plazas.

See:

• The lakes and rivers with spectacular water features that roll over and down into deep valleys and gorges. The country’s most attractive areas of outstanding natural beauty along with its abundance of wilderness engulfed by a constant carpet of greens and turquoises which are a reflection of the rich fertile ground here.
• The Three Waterfalls are very impressive – Misol-Ha’s waters fall nearly 120 feet into a refreshing pool below, Agua Azul has turquoise-blue waters is one of the state’s most beautiful and famous natural attractions, El Chiflon is the  most remote with a multi-stage waterfall featuring a stunning “angels wings” feature.
• Museo del Ambar de Chiapas displays a selection of Amber, which is what Chiapas is known for due to its purity and clarity.

Experience:

• The only site where you may see all three Galapagos booby species nesting. Punta Pitt is located at the northwest tip of San Cristobal and is one of two places in the archipelago you can see a colony of red-footed boobies.
• One of the world’s premier coffee, and also taste some local blends that are organic and delicious.
• Arts, crafts and textiles created by the locals at Tienda de los Artesanos de chipapas (Chiapa’s Artisans Shop) including replicas of the local dress worn by the surrounding villagers.

Secrets of the City:

• Its stunning scenery, mostly wild and rugged but rich in indigenous life and culture.
• Natural beauty like its unbelievable waterfalls, flora, fauna and wildlife and natural habitats.
• The authentic colonial architecture and histing churches, museums, cafes and restaurants amongst many other attractions.