5 reasons to visit San Cristóbal de las Casas, "the city where time stands still" 🇲🇽✈️🌏

"What if you got lost between the modern world and another world?" There are countless beautiful towns in Mexico. But San Cristóbal de las Casas (hereinafter referred to as San Cristobal) is not "just a tourist destination". It's like another world where time flows slowly. It's a mysterious space where "colorful colonial architecture x indigenous culture x the scent of quiet revolution" intersect. This town is packed with Mexican charm, and once you step foot in it, many people think "I don't want to leave here..." Here are 5 reasons why you should go to San Cristobal! ① You'll fall in love with the beauty of the colonial architecture and cobblestones instantly When you walk through the streets of San Cristobal, you'll feel like you're in a painting. Colorful colonial architecture, cute balconies, nostalgic cobblestone streets... Everywhere you look is photogenic. But it's not just an "Instagrammable spot". This city is a special place in Mexico where the history of the Spanish colonial period and indigenous culture are fused together. If you let yourself go with the flow of time, you will surely think, "I want to live here..." ② The ultimate coffee experience in Mexico's best cafe culture You may be thinking, "What, coffee in Mexico?" In fact, Sankuri is one of the most famous coffee producing areas in Mexico. The highest quality coffee beans are grown in the surrounding mountainous areas, and local cafes offer exquisite coffee brewed with super fresh beans. In particular, "café de oja" (traditional coffee boiled with cinnamon and brown sugar) is like a "drinkable dessert". If you drink coffee in Sankuri, you may find Starbucks coffee unsatisfying. ③ The entrance to another world where Mayan culture still lives on Sankuri is not just a colonial town. Mayan culture is alive and well here. In the town's market, indigenous people dressed in colorful embroidered clothing come and go, and traditional crafts, spices, and medicinal herbs are on display. The otherworldly feeling reaches its peak when you visit the nearby village of San Juan Chamula. The church has no chairs, and people pray on pine needles laid on the floor... Their religious ceremonies are a mystical fusion of Catholicism and Mayan traditions. When you visit this place, you can't help but feel that there are cultures in the world that you don't know yet. ④ The slightly dangerous, slightly cool atmosphere of the Zapatista Revolution Sancuri is not just a tourist destination. It is also a "revolutionary city." In 1994, it was here that the indigenous-led left-wing guerrilla group "Zapatista National Liberation Army (EZLN)" launched an armed uprising against the Mexican government. They still maintain their own autonomous area while maintaining a delicate relationship with the government. The city walls are covered with graffiti of Guevara and masked soldiers, and a revolutionary mood permeates the air. Even tourists can stop by a shop selling Zapatista-related goods and books. The slightly dangerous atmosphere of this town is a charm that can't be found anywhere else. ⑤ "Once you go, you won't want to go home" A magical town Backpackers from all over the world gather in Sankuri. Why do they stay here so long? Because it's "too comfortable". Prices are low, surrounded by nature, and rich in culture. Relax in a cafe during the day and enjoy music at a live bar at night. When you spend your days like this, you'll find yourself thinking, "Maybe I should stay here a little longer..." In fact, many travelers say, "I only intended to stay a few days, but ended up staying for several months." Sankuri is a place that "disturbs the end of your trip" Colorful streets, great coffee, otherworldly culture, the scent of revolution, and overwhelming comfort. Once you go to San Cristobal de las Casas, you might think, "I want to live here." So, your next trip is to San Cristobal de las Casas, "the city where time stands still"! #Spring0yentrip #Mexico #SanCristobal