Places to visit in San Cristobal de las Casas
Attraction

J.C Tielemans Market

 J.C Tielemans Market
Attraction

J.C Tielemans Market

Gral. M. Utrilla No. 38, Barrio del Cerrillo, San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chis.. 29200.

Free

Monday through Sunday 07:00 am - 05:00 pm

Information

The J.C.Tielemans Market, named for the governor who built it, is the main market, located on General Utrilla and Diaz Ordaz.

Here, the indigenous come from the neighboring regions and thus causing the market to be a real demonstration of the melting pot of races that populate the state of Chiapas.

Open from seven in the morning and on, here you can find various craft and food stands, in covered walkways and in the open air. One can find a wide variety of vegetables, fruits, domestic animals and poultry, wool, firewood, clay pots, medicinal herbs, various species of flowers, and plenty of crafts from the region. Even in spite of the low prices, bartering is acceptable and expected.
 

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Pans and pots sold to communities
Pans and pots sold to communities
View from the market roof
View from the market roof
Colorful array of beans sold at the market
Colorful array of beans sold at the market
J.C Tielemans Market
J.C Tielemans Market
Inside the J.C Tielemans Market
Inside the J.C Tielemans Market
Detail of the candles that adorn the churches
Detail of the candles that adorn the churches
Baskets and hammocks made by craftsmen
Baskets and hammocks made by craftsmen
Clay warehouses and incinerators
Clay warehouses and incinerators
Decorative Baskets
Decorative Baskets
It starts to work from seven in the morning
It starts to work from seven in the morning
Central part of the market
Central part of the market
Cheese stand throughout the state
Cheese stand throughout the state
Chilies and garlic grown in communities
Chilies and garlic grown in communities
Different types of beans
Different types of beans
Here you can find most species
Here you can find most species
Altar of the virgin in the center of the market
Altar of the virgin in the center of the market
Market entry
Market entry
Handmade Crafts and Toys
Handmade Crafts and Toys
Corridor where candles are sold
Corridor where candles are sold
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Gral. M. Utrilla No. 38, Barrio del Cerrillo, San Cristóbal de Las Casas, Chis.. 29200.