Timeline
17:12
Walk up the long flight of stairs to the Templo de Guadalupe. The hilltop church offers good views of the town as the sun begins to set toward the WSW.
17:42
Stay for the final moments of daylight. Note that this area is not safe after dark, so begin your descent before it gets fully dark.
18:12
Head down to Cocoliche for dinner. It is open late and serves a mix of Mexican, Asian, and vegetarian dishes. Prices are reasonable.
18:57
Finish your meal and enjoy the evening atmosphere. The venue frequently hosts free bands in the evenings.
Local tip
The area around the temple is not safe after dark. Solo women may be harassed even during the day, so keep your visit short and move to the town center for evening activities.
Check before you go
- Cocoliche is open daily from 12:00 to 24:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to San Cristóbal de las Casas (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).