San Cristobal Tours & Holidays

San Cristobal was named after a Spanish priest who was a staunch defender of the rights of the indigenous peoples. Set amongst a landscape that lay at the heart of Maya culture for centuries, the city was founded by the Spanish during the middle years of the 16th century. Surrounded by humid mountains, the pastel-coloured stucco walls, cobbled streets and red-tiled roofs of the city hide a wealth of lovingly restored colonial buildings including the city's 16th century cathedral and the fascinating Casa Na Blom, the former home of Danish explorer, Frans Blom. Surrounded by Mayan villages and steeped in the history of the Zapatista Movement of the late 20th century, the city's markets provide a colourful gathering place for the indigenous tribes of the surrounding cloud forests.