San Cristobal to Chiapa de Corzo and Comitan: Day trip

Explore Mexico's first Spanish settlement in Chiapas, famous for its magnificent 16th-century fountain and colonial architecture surrounding the central plaza. Marvel at the ornate Moorish-style fountain La Pila, one of Mexico's most photographed colonial monuments, then visit the baroque church of Santo Domingo with its intricate wooden altarpieces. Wander cobblestone streets lined with colonial houses featuring traditional red-tiled roofs and wooden balconies while discovering local artisan workshops creating traditional lacquerware and textiles. Experience the vibrant market selling regional specialties, including pozol corn drink, chipilín herbs, and traditional Chiapaneco crafts. Take boat trips along the Grijalva River through dramatic Sumidero Canyon, where crocodiles bask on riverbanks and waterfalls cascade from towering cliffs.

Discover this highland colonial town where revolutionary heroes planned Mexico's independence movement, and traditional Maya culture blends with Spanish heritage. Explore the historic center with its neoclassical cathedral, colonial mansions, and traditional markets selling highland coffee, amber jewelry, and indigenous textiles. Visit the Casa Museo Dr. Belisario Domínguez, honoring the revolutionary leader and local history, while walking through peaceful plazas, pine forests, and mountain viewpoints. Sample regional cuisine, including tamales chiapanecos, cochinita pibil, and traditional atole drinks, while learning about the town's role in Mexican independence and its continued significance as a cultural crossroads.