Places to visit in San Cristobal de las Casas
Attraction

The San Cristobal de las Casas Cathedral

The San Cristobal de las Casas Cathedral
Attraction

The San Cristobal de las Casas Cathedral

(967) 678 0395.

5 de Febrero 4, Centro, San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chis.. 29200.

Free

Monday through Sunday 09:00 am - 01:30 pm, Monday through Sunday 04:30 pm - 08:00 pm

Information

Built in 1528 and remodeled in the early eighteenth century, the San Cristobal de las Casas Cathedral was dedicated to the Assumption, and is the monument most representative of the city.

Its first parish priest was Fray Bartolome de las Casas, defender of the Indians.

The interior retains interesting pieces of art, including two  beautiful wood altarpieces in salomonic baroque style covered with gold leaf and the paintings of artist Juan Correa.

His style denotes an austere Baroque touch with mudejar details. The cathedral contains many treasures, which makes it well worth a in depth visit.

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Pulpit dating back from the XVI century
Pulpit dating back from the XVI century
The Altar of the Kings
The Altar of the Kings
Altarpiece of The Altar of the Kings
Altarpiece of The Altar of the Kings
Altarpiece of San Juan Nepomuceno
Altarpiece of San Juan Nepomuceno
Its first parish priest was Fray Bartolome de las Casas
Its first parish priest was Fray Bartolome de las Casas
Altarpiece of the Virgin of the Assumption
Altarpiece of the Virgin of the Assumption
His style denotes an austere Baroque touch with mudejar details
His style denotes an austere Baroque touch with mudejar details
Main facade, baroque style
Main facade, baroque style
The facade features sculptures of St. Peter and St. Paul
The facade features sculptures of St. Peter and St. Paul
Its façade dates back to the XVIII century
Its façade dates back to the XVIII century
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(967) 678 0395.

5 de Febrero 4, Centro, San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chis.. 29200.