San Cristobal de Las was founded in about 1548 as Villa Real. The settlement was renamed on various occasions before acquiring its present name in 1848. The name, San Cristobal de Las Casas was given to the area in honour of Bartolome de Las Casas, the first bishop of Chiapas. The city is a major cultural and political centre for the Maya and other indigenous peoples of the region. It is set in the highlands and is one of the most popular cities and one of the must-visit places on almost every traveller’s Mexico itinerary. Some top sights in the city include; Casa Na Bloom, Museo del Ambar, Museo Mesoamericano del Jade, Orquideas Moxviquil, Santa Domingo in San Cristobal de las Casas, Arco del Carmen, and others.
Ancient sites and historical landmarks in the city can be explored on cultural and historical tours as well as sightseeing tours. Great views of some famous locations in the city can be sighted on walking and biking tours, en route the best walkways and paths in San Cristobal de las Casas, and visitors will enjoy other unique experiences in the city. On food and wine tasting tours, visitors will enjoy the best tasting experiences and gain insight into the city's culinary culture. Private custom tours are also available to visitors, offering them a personalised experience of the city. On boat cruises and sailings, visitors will enjoy exploring the city's water bodies and can engage in several water sports, including snorkelling, kayaking, and scuba diving, amongst others. Visitors can explore the city's luxury special occasions with Tripindicator's amazing tour offers.
With convenient airport transfers and other city transports, visitors will enjoy convenient rides to their destinations, suitable for individual and group transfers, and can explore San Cristobal de las Casas’s neighbouring cities and towns on day trips and excursions. The tour agency, Tripindicator, is fully dedicated to providing visitors with the best tour activities based on user reviews and ratings, available at very affordable rates compared to other tour agencies.
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