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Casa de la Sirena is the oldest house in the city. It was built at the beginning of the 16th century by the conquistador Diego de Mazariegos, who later gave it to his companion, Andrés de Tovilla. It is known by the name of the Siren because of the sculptures that stand out from its windows; the door with a coat of arms is flanked by whimsical columns crowned with graceful lions and the upper window is placed between two double-headed eagles. It is located on Av. Insurgentes corner Parque Manuel Velasco Suárez, Historic Center.
The municipality of San Cristóbal de las Casas is one of the municipalities that make up the state of Chiapas, San Cristóbal, was founded with the name of Villa Real de Chiapa in the ancient Valley of Hueyzacatlán, which means Zacatonal in Nahuatl, one of the main tourist destinations in Chiapas has a wide variety of options such as the Cathedral of San Cristóbal de las Casas, the Church of San Nicolás, the Church of La Merced, museums such as the Sna-Jolobil Museum and the Na-Bolom Museum as well as eco-tourism centers.
In San Cristóbal de las Casas the most important celebrations are the festivals of the Sweet Child of Jesus, Lord of Esquipulas, Saint Anthony, Corpus Christi, Saint Christopher and the Holy Family.
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