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Cathedral · San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas
Catedral de San Cristóbal
The yellow cathedral on San Cristóbal's main square, with a baroque façade decorated in red, white and black, facing the square and the church of San Nicolás.
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About Catedral de San Cristóbal
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption sits on the north side of San Cristóbal de las Casas' main square. It was begun in the 16th century and rebuilt several times after earthquakes; the current baroque façade dates to the 18th century.
What stands out most is the color: the façade is painted a vivid yellow with details in red, white and black, and floral and relief figures. The interior houses gilded altarpieces and colonial paintings.
Beside it is the small 17th-century church of San Nicolás, one of the few in the town that preserves its original construction. In the square in front, called Plaza 31 de Marzo, are the bandstand, the old Town Hall and the arcades with cafés.
On the churchyard in front of the façade vendors and musicians often gather, and the square is the town's meeting point.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
From 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Best time
Late afternoon, when the light makes the façade more striking, or at night when it is lit up.
How to get there
It is on San Cristóbal de las Casas' main square. It is reachable on foot.
Tip
From the churchyard begins the Real de Guadalupe promenade, which leads to the church of Guadalupe atop a stairway.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Catedral de San Cristóbal
What color is the San Cristóbal cathedral?
Yellow, with details in red, white and black.
Is the San Cristóbal cathedral old?
It was begun in the 16th century; the current façade is from the 18th century.
What is next to the cathedral?
The church of San Nicolás and the 31 de Marzo square, with the bandstand.