Kyrkor i San Cristobal de las Casas

Historic Churches

San Cristóbal de las Casas is home to a collection of colonial religious structures dating back to the 16th century. This list highlights the city's architectural evolution, from the 1537 construction of La Merced Monastery to the ornate 17th-century Baroque facade of the Templo de Santo Domingo. Notable features include the unique Mudejar-style tower of the Carmen Temple and the original 17th-century state of the San Nicolás Temple, located behind the central cathedral. These sites represent the Franciscan and Dominican heritage that shaped the city's historic center.