De La Merced Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral
In the heart of the historic center, discover a colorful cathedral and one of the most significant buildings of this traditional Mexican city.
Santo Domingo Handicraft Market
Spend a delightful morning perusing the myriad colorful stalls at the city’s famous outdoor crafts market. Buy some souvenirs to take home.
Plaza 31 de Marzo
Join locals at the city’s main square where evening music, leafy trees and a plethora of impressive colonial buildings await.
Mesoamerican Museum of Jade
Understand the importance that jade held in ancient Mesoamerican cultures at this fascinating museum, where you will find replica masks and jewelry.
Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo
With its spectacular ornamental church, two museums showing beautiful Mayan textiles and a bustling market, this spot in Chiapas is quite popular.
Na Bolom Cultural Museum
Tour this remarkable museum and cultural center, which depicts the lifetime of study of the Lacandón indigenous people by Gertrude Duby and Frans Blom.
Things to do
From San Cristobal: Day Trip to Montebello Lakes & Las Nubes
Nectar of Chiapas: The secrets of a perfect cup of espresso
San Cristóbal: Sumidero Canyon, Viewpoints & Chiapa de Corzo
Tuxtla Gutiérrez: Sumidero Canyon & Chiapa de Corzo Tour
San Cristóbal: Amatenango, Chiflon, and Montebello Tour
Zinacantán and San Juan Chamula Tours departing from Tuxtla Gutierrez
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Other neighbourhoods around De La Merced
Zona Centro
Unique features of Zona Centro include the museums and gardens. Make a stop by San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral or Plaza 31 de Marzo while you're exploring the area.
De Mexicanos
While De Mexicanos isn't home to many top sights, Mesoamerican Museum of Jade and San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral are some notable places to visit nearby.
Santa Lucía
If you're spending some time in Santa Lucía, Santo Domingo Handicraft Market and Arches of Carmen are top sights worth seeing.
Del Cerrillo
If you're spending some time in Del Cerrillo, Na Bolom Cultural Museum and Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo are top sights worth seeing.
Ciudad Real
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ciudad Real and surrounding area, you can visit Church of San Cristobal and Amber Museum of Chiapas.
De Guadalupe
While De Guadalupe may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Na Bolom Cultural Museum and San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral.