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Paseo por Mexico Manuel Velasco Suarez Central Park in San Cristobal de las Casas

Manuel Velasco Suarez Central Park in San Cristobal de las Casas

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas

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The main square of San Cristóbal de Las Casas has been the centre of civic activities, commerce and water supply since the colonial era, as there was once a fountain for this purpose. Today it displays a kiosk from the beginning of the 20th century and is still the rector of the social activity of the City.

Municipality

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.

Festivities

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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