Top Things to do in Chiapas
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Things to do in Chiapas, Chiapas: The Best Churches & Cathedrals
Discover the best top things to do in Chiapas, Southern Mexico including Catedral de San Cristobal Martir, Iglesia de Guadalupe, Church of St. Juan Bautista, Iglesia de San Nicolas, Iglesia de San Cristobalito, Iglesia de San Francisco, Iglesia del Cerrito, Catedral de San Marcos, Parroquia San Agustin, Iglesia de San Lorenzo.
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1. Catedral de San Cristobal Martir
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,012 reviews
A spectacular view from the hill is your reward for reaching the church of San Cristobal.
Reviewed By connierideout16 - Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Sadly, due to Covid, much of the cathedral cannot be seen due to barriers and construction. The park in front of the church is also partially covered and not accessible. Will simply have to return. Huh of activity in the square with vendors and food carts.
2. Iglesia de Guadalupe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 125 reviews
Reviewed By 241368 - Dumaguete City, Philippines
Beautiful church 2 blocks from my hotel and about 100 steps up to it and well worth the hike. Give it a try.....
3. Church of St. Juan Bautista
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 341 reviews
Reviewed By R5457FCsandys - Albuquerque, United States
If you speak a bit of Spanish, you can easily see the hill towns near San Cristobal without taking a tour. Colectivos (shared vans) run to and from little stations near the Barrio de los Mexicanos market in San Cristobal to and from both San Juan Chamula and Zinacantan, mainly taking indigenous people from those towns to the city to sell their crafts and produce. Even if you have a few days in the area, don't miss San Juan Chamula! Located on the main square, the Church of San Juan Bautista is pretty enough outside, with its lovely green decorative touches on pure white. But inside (where photos aren't allowed), it offers an extraordinary glimpse into indigenous culture. Long-leafed pine needles cover the floor, reflecting the Mayan belief that one's feet should never touch a sacred structure. Local people kneel on the floor praying next to tows of thin candles. Santos (statues of saints) line the walls. Except for windows high on the walls, the only light comes from the candles. While being overwhelmed by the scene inside the church, don't miss the botanical gardens adjoining and behind it. When we went through it in April, the mingled scents of roses and pines met us. Irises brightened the paths. Interpretive signs (in Spanish, some fairly faded) explain the religious and medicinal uses of the trees and other plants. A shaded section in the back displayed various species of bromeliads.
4. Iglesia de San Nicolas
5. Iglesia de San Cristobalito
6. Iglesia de San Francisco
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By Traveler277027 - Worcester, United States
It's such a shame this beautiful mystical wonderful church is closed for repairs believe me it's worth a second. Or third of fourth trip
7. Iglesia del Cerrito
8. Catedral de San Marcos
9. Parroquia San Agustin
10. Iglesia de San Lorenzo
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By IvyD-L - Farnborough, United Kingdom
We visited this church and the Church of St. Juan Bautista in San Juan Chamula in the same day. Having been to Rome I feel a bit "churched-out" but they are totally different from any churches I've ever been to. The Spanish tried to incorporate the mountains in the churches to introduce Catholicism to Mexico so they are bring the outside in to the church. The end result is beautiful and unique. They don't have formal ceremonies or mass necessarily but there were groups of locals performing their own rituals and ceremonies in pockets throughout the church.
