Av. Insurgentes 1, Centro, San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chis.. 29250.
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The Casa de La Sirena which means The Mermaid House,was built in 1529 by order of Captain Diego de Mazariegos in his campaign of conquest, and then handed over to Andres de Tovilla, who accompanied the Captain.
The shield door flanked by columns is topped with whimsical and graceful lions and the upper window is positioned between two-headed eagles. Another window is adorned by figures in the form of a mermaid or snake-women.
The name of the house is derived from a stone mermaid that is in the corner of the building in front of the plaza.
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Handed over to Andres de Tovilla in the XVI centuryWhimsical columns crowned with graceful lionsLocated in the heart of downtown San Cristobal de las CasasWhimsical columns crowned with graceful lionsStone mermaidBuilt in 1529 by order of Captain Diego de MazariegosLions and mermaid figures shaped in argamasa The top window is placed between two headed eaglesLions and mermaid figures shaped in argamasaCoat of Arms of Andrés de Tovilla
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(967) 678 1140.
Av. Insurgentes 1, Centro, San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chis.. 29250.
