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Highland life, Mayan villages and fascinating folklore

Lying in a typically lush valley of the Chiapas province, San Cristobal sums up the charming highland life of Mexico.

Having long been a symbolic place for the country’s indigenous peoples and culture, this colonial town and its surrounding Mayan villages makes it one of Mexico’s most ethnically diverse areas, pastoral in character, with a hint of the bohemian too.

The picture is a familiar one of multi-coloured colonial stucco houses lining its cobbled streets where the lifestyle is rustic and simple. However, the main draw here is the extraordinary melting pot of customs and cultures intensified by the long-standing Mayan traditions, and Christian religions and settlers that have shaped this region.

The town is a good base for exploring the ruins of Palenque, the waterfalls of Agua Azul, or perhaps some hiking or horse-riding to the surrounding mountain villages of San Juan Chamula, for a real insight into indigenous communities and highland life that has resisted the tides of time. San Cristobal is also an incredibly enchanting place to just stroll around its downtown streets and plazas, stopping at the market places to buy some of the best locally-made handicrafts and textiles made in all of Mexico.

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Luxury accommodation in San Cristobal de las Casas

There are many incredible places to stay in San Cristobal de las Casas. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:

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Hotel BO

This funky little boutique hotel is a little removed from the character of the city but has some very modern facilities, a good team of staff and a great restaurant headed by the celebrated Chef Ricardo Munoz Zurita. The décor is design-led, minimal and vibrant, incorporating lots of light and natural materials. Its rooms are bright, spacious and contemporary with its sheep’s wool carpets made locally and many contrasting patterns being played out. Surrounded by gardens filled with nut trees and fountains, there’s a manicured tranquility to the hotel and at night, when the rooms and surround are all lit up, a stylish warmth also. One a month there are live jazz music sessions in the bar and in-room spa treatments are offered.

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Parador San Juan de Dios

Just outside the town of San Cristobal and surrounded by the peaceful Chiapas mountains, this rustic inn enjoys fantastic views, the quiet of the countryside and heaps of local character. There is a real sense of history at this centuries-old property, especially with the collection of sacral art which decorates both the rooms and common areas. The twelve guest suites, all with working fireplaces that give a real sense of cosiness, are also fitted with modern amenities such as TVs and internet connection. The hotel has two excellent restaurants (quite rare for a hotel of this size); Agapandos, serving a fusion menu of Mediterranean dishes and local favourites, and La Terraza, offering barbecued meats and organic salads – grown on the property – in an outdoor setting.

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Casa del Alma

Based in the heart of the colourful historic centre is the elegant Casa del Alma, a hotel that reflects the quintessential colonial mood of Chiapas. Combining history with modern luxuries, an array of comfortable suites surround a bright interior courtyard here. State-of-the-art furnishings and a simple, contemporary decor dress the suites, with some featuring artwork and balconies that look out to the old town’s rooftops. Dining is also taken care of at El Secreto where fusion dishes are created to echo the diverse flavours of Chiapas. Meanwhile, the spa and its sauna and Jacuzzi ensure you’ll be well pampered after a day of touring and exploring.

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