Experience the Fiestas Patronales in San Cristobal
San Cristobal is Chiapas’ cultural hub, with art, food and music at every turn. However, if you want to get away from the crowds and gain a glimpse into the everyday life of Chiapanecos, it’s necessary to scout out one of the San Cristobal neighborhoods on one of the days that they celebrate their patron saint. Parades, prayers, costumes and tiny dynamite displays invigorate the streets of the La Merced neighborhood during the festivities.