Gourmet products local specialties and wines San Cristóbal De Las Casas

Don't miss to visit the San Cristóbal municipal market. It is a beautiful place, but saturated with colours and aromas. Every morning, the Indians in the region come down to sell the products they grow and buy what they need. You will be surprised by the type of transactions that take place there. While some Indians come to sell live hens and cocks in the hope of returning with some pesos, others come to buy underwear! Also look at the size of courgettes and tomatoes, as well as the appearance of the frijoles and chiles who are selling it: they do not look like the vegetables found in the supermarkets.

The handicraft market is held around the temple and former convent of Santo Domingo. There are dozens of stalls, each more colourful than the last: textiles, leather bags, traditional wooden toys. The qualities are variable, so take the time to look around; besides, it's a real pleasure for the eyes. You will find traditional pieces as well as pieces adapted to western fashion: blouses, skirts, trousers, sweaters, hats, purses, etc.

A nice place to discover one of the many varieties of tea offered. You can also enjoy a few local pastries.