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Where is San Cristobal de Las Casas, Mexico

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San Crist贸bal de las Casas is a city located in the state of Chiapas, Mexico. It is situated in the southern part of the country, in the Chiapas region. San Crist贸bal de las Casas is known for its rich indigenous culture, colonial architecture, and vibrant arts scene. The city is surrounded by stunning natural landscapes and is a popular destination for tourists interested in exploring the indigenous cultures of the region and the beautiful Chiapas highlands.

San Cristobal De Las Casas Location Map, Mexico

Facts about San Crist贸bal de Las Casas, Mexico

Country	Mexico
State	Chiapas
Region	Southern Mexico (Chiapas Highlands)
Municipal Seat	San Crist贸bal de Las Casas
Named After	Saint Christopher and Bartolom茅 de las Casas
Established	1528
Municipality Status	1915
Coordinates	16.7370掳 N, 92.6376掳 W
Total Area	484 sq km
Land Area	484 sq km
Water Area	Minimal
Population (2020)	215,874
Population Rank	One of the largest cities in the Chiapas Highlands
Major City	San Crist贸bal de Las Casas
Main Industries	Tourism, Handicrafts, Commerce, Education
Major Airport	脕ngel Albino Corzo International Airport (TGZ)
Time Zone	Central Time (UTC-06:00)
Known For	Colonial architecture, indigenous culture, Pueblo M谩gico, highland setting
Website	https://www.sancristobal.gob.mx

Top Attractions in San Crist贸bal de Las Casas in Mexico

Catedral de San Crist贸bal M谩rtir - historic cathedral overlooking the main plaza
Plaza 31 de Marzo - lively central square surrounded by colonial architecture
Iglesia de Santo Domingo - iconic pink baroque church with an artisan market
Museo de los Altos de Chiapas - museum showcasing indigenous culture and history
Na Bolom Cultural Center - cultural museum focused on Maya heritage
Andador Real de Guadalupe - pedestrian street with shops, caf茅s, and galleries
Cerro de San Crist贸bal - hilltop viewpoint with panoramic city views
Museo del 脕mbar de Chiapas - museum dedicated to regional amber
Arco del Carmen - historic colonial arch and city landmark
Templo de San Nicol谩s - colonial-era church with indigenous influences

Distance from San Crist贸bal de Las Casas to Other Mexican Cities

San Crist贸bal de Las Casas to Tuxtla Guti茅rrez - 80 km (50 miles)
San Crist贸bal de Las Casas to Comit谩n - 90 km (56 miles)
San Crist贸bal de Las Casas to Palenque - 215 km (134 miles)
San Crist贸bal de Las Casas to Villahermosa - 310 km (193 miles)
San Crist贸bal de Las Casas to Oaxaca City - 620 km (385 miles)
San Crist贸bal de Las Casas to Veracruz - 735 km (457 miles)
San Crist贸bal de Las Casas to Puebla - 820 km (510 miles)
San Crist贸bal de Las Casas to Mexico City - 900 km (559 miles)
San Crist贸bal de Las Casas to M茅rida - 830 km (516 miles)
San Crist贸bal de Las Casas to Canc煤n - 1,030 km (640 miles)
San Crist贸bal de Las Casas to Tapachula - 235 km (146 miles)
San Crist贸bal de Las Casas to Campeche - 760 km (472 miles)

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