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Historic center · Comitán de Domínguez, Chiapas
Centro histórico de Comitán
Colonial center of Comitán de Domínguez, with steep streets of colorful houses, a tree-lined main plaza, and the 16th-century church of Santo Domingo.
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About Centro histórico de Comitán
The historic center of Comitán de Domínguez spreads around the main plaza, on a hill of steep streets. The houses are low, with clay roofs, wooden doors, and brightly painted façades, and many keep interior courtyards with plants.
In the plaza are the bandstand, benches under the trees, and the church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán, built by the Dominicans in the 16th century, with a tower showing mudéjar influence. Nearby are the house-museum of doctor and politician Belisario Domínguez, who gives the town its name, and the Hermila Domínguez art museum.
Other churches, such as San Caralampio, with its own small square, complete the visit. The town is tranquil and less visited than San Cristóbal.
Comitán is also the homeland of writer Rosario Castellanos, who portrayed the town in her books.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
2 to 3 hours.
Best time
In the late afternoon, when the plaza fills with locals and the light brings out the colors of the houses.
How to get there
It is in the center of Comitán de Domínguez. It is within walking distance from the bus station.
Tip
Visit the Belisario Domínguez house-museum to learn about the town's history.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Centro histórico de Comitán
What to see in Comitán's center?
The main plaza, the church of Santo Domingo, the Belisario Domínguez house-museum, and the church of San Caralampio.
Who is the town named after?
Belisario Domínguez, a doctor and politician born in Comitán.
Is Comitán busy/lively?
It is a quiet town, less visited than San Cristóbal.