Is San Cristobal de las Casas worth visiting?
San Cristobal de las Casas, set in the highlands, is one of the most popular cities and one of the must-visit places on almost every traveler’s Mexico itinerary, so the most visited historical part of the city can be a bit crowded.
Where in Mexico is San Cristobal?
state of Chiapas
San Cristóbal de las Casas is an historic city in the southeastern Mexican state of Chiapas, up in the central highlands (2,200 meters/7,200 feet above sea level). San Cristóbal is about 60 km east of state capital Tuxtla Gutiérrez, 960 km east of Mexico City, and 140 km west of the Guatemala border.
What is the best time of year to visit San Cristobal de las Casas?
The best time to visit San Cristobal de las Casas is March, April and May. While the maximum temperature rarely gets to 31°C (87°F) in San Cristobal de las Casas, the best chances of sunshine are during these months.
How far is San Cristobal de las Casas from the ocean?
228 kilometers from San Cristóbal de las Casas, which are covered in approximately 3 hours, is the beach of Puerto Arista, one of the favorites of the locals and an ideal place to add a touch of sun, sea, and sand to your holidays.
Where do you fly into for San Cristobal de las Casas?
The nearest major airport is Tuxtla Gutiérrez’s Ángel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ); it’s a gleaming, modern airport, and its location well east of Tuxtla makes it equally convenient to San Cristóbal.
Where do you fly into for San Cristóbal de las Casas?
What is it like to live in San Cristobal de las Casas?
It has a lot of wonderful amenities for retirees. There aren’t as many hills as other popular ex-pat cities like San Miguel de Allende. The cost of living is low and very comfortable. It is safe and very walkable.
Do you need a car in San Cristobal de las Casas?
Getting Around San Cristóbal de Las Casas. San Cristóbal is a very walkable city, and most sights are easily reached on foot. For outlying destinations, or if you’re just tuckered out, taxis are cheap and convenient.