Attraction

Arco del Carmen

Historic Mudéjar-style arch from the colonial period, now one of the recognizable landmarks of central San Cristóbal.

Location

Centro

Miguel Hidalgo s/n, Centro, 29250 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

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About this place

The Arco del Carmen was built in 1677 and once formed part of the Convento de la Encarnación. Chiapas tourism information identifies the structure as a distinctive example of Mudéjar architecture and a symbol of the city.

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