Experts' Choice Award Catedral de San Cristobal Martir
12 expert reviews
Frommer's "San Cristóbal's main cathedral was built in the 1500s. Make note of the interesting beamed ceiling and a carved wooden pulpit." Full review
Frommer's "For the best view of San Cristóbal, climb the seemingly endless steps to this church and mirador (lookout point). A visit here requires stamina." Full review
Lonely Planet "The gold-leaf interior has lots of incense smoke and candlelight as well as five gilded altarpieces featuring 18th-century paintings by Miguel Cabrera." Full review
Fodor's "It has become the iconic symbol of the city and is pictured on countless postcards...the floral embellishments in rust, black, and white accents on the ocher background are unforgettable." Full review
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Inside, don't miss the painting Nuestra Señora de Dolores (Our Lady of Sorrows) to the left of the altar, beside the gold-plated Retablo de los Tres Reyes (Altarpiece of the Three Kings); the Chapel of Guadalupe in the rear; and the gold-washed pulpit.
Afar Magazine "NW of San Cristobal de las Casas in Chiapas, Mexico, there is a small Zapatista town, an autonomous village with no support from the Federal Government. They don't want any either. The..." Full review
Afar Magazine "High in the mountains of Chiapas, Mexico's central highlands San Cristobal de las Casas is a true gem." Full review
Afar Magazine "Love this shot - telephone booth, indigenous couple from the nearby village of Chamula, bright building with a great doorway, and fun car on the road." Full review
Afar Magazine "San Cristobal de las Casas is a small town in Chiapas, Mexico. It's surrounded by a number of indigenous villages all brimming with their own fashions and traditions. While the women's..." Full review
Afar Magazine "Wandering through the streets of San Cristobal de las Casas, you'll stumble on traditional homes...this gorgeous spot allowed a glimpse into the family's central plaza." Full review
Afar Magazine "Walking the city, I experienced more color than I thought possible! This sight stopped me in my tracks." Full review
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