Welcome to
San Cristóbal de las Casas
Colonial Chiapas charm across the Guatemala–Mexico border.
San Cristóbal de las Casas is a highland favorite in Chiapas, Mexico: colorful streets, Indigenous markets, cool mountain air, and a strong café culture. Many travelers continue here after Guatemala, using Huehuetenango or Antigua-linked shuttle routes for the overland crossing.
Fast facts
- Cool highland climate—pack a jacket for evenings.
- Walkable historic center with churches, plazas, and artisan markets.
- Popular onward destination after Antigua, Lake Atitlán, or western Guatemala.
- Border formalities apply—carry passport and allow buffer time on travel days.
Getting there
RoadRunner offers tourist shuttle connections between Guatemala and San Cristóbal de las Casas, including routes linked through Huehuetenango. Booking ahead helps you coordinate departure times, border stops, and arrival into the historic center without juggling multiple local companies.
Why travelers love it
- Colonial streets, rooftop views, and a lively plaza culture.
- Markets, textiles, and nearby Indigenous villages in the Chiapas highlands.
- A natural next chapter after Guatemala for longer Central America trips.
RoadRunner Will Get You There.
Book a shared shuttle for simple, budget-friendly travel or go private for more comfort and flexibility between Guatemala's top destinations.