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The San Cristóbal de las Casas Museum (MUSAC) opened in 2016. The San Cristóbal de las Casas Museum is the modern face of the entire city. It was built in the old Municipal Palace, which was designed by engineer Carlos Z. Flores in 1885. This neoclassical mansion in Tuscan and Roman Doric style served as the seat of government for many years. An earthquake was the cause of its abandonment until it was rescued. The MUSAC shows the history of San Cristóbal de las Casas, whose building is considered a symbol and architectural jewel of the city.
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.