ANCESTRAL HISTORY, BEAUTY, AND EXCELLENT GASTRONOMY

Central Park or Benito Juárez Park

This is a tree-filled place with a beautiful kiosk, where the Santo Domingo Church stands.

Santo Domingo Church

It was built by Dominican friars and has a striking Mudejar-style yellow façade dating back to 1586. Its cubic tower stands out.

Its interior chapels were built in the 19th century.

This church holds an important place in Comitán's history, as it was here that Fray Matías de Córdoba called the meeting to proclaim the independence of Chiapas and Central America.

Junchavin Theater

The theater was built in the early 20th century and features an elegant neoclassical façade. It is the venue for the most important events in Comitán.

Palacio Municipal (City Hall)

This building dates back to the late 19th century. It is a typical Porfirian mansion with beautiful balconies. In the inner courtyard, there is a statue of Belisario Domínguez Palencia, a former mayor of Comitán. You can also admire an attractive mural by the artist Manuel Suasnavar called "Genesis and History of the Corn People."

Pila Neighborhood

In this neighborhood, you can find the San Caralampio Church, a mid-19th-century construction in a neoclassical style. San Caralampio is one of the most venerated saints in Comitán.

Additionally, you can enjoy the characteristic architecture of the region and a beautiful water fountain.

Iglesia de San José (Church)

It was built in the early 20th century in a combination of neo-Gothic and Romanesque styles.

San Sebastián Chapel

Located in the neighborhood of the same name, it is a building with a Baroque façade from the 17th century. The interior is more austere.

Hermila Domínguez Castellanos Art Museum

The museum exhibits part of the art collection of Dr. Belisario Domínguez. This collection includes works by important artists such as Rufino Tamayo, José Luis Cuevas, Francisco Toledo, Fernando Olivera, and Gerzso, among others.

Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Sunday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Comitán Archaeological Museum

The museum is housed in a building that was formerly a school. It exhibits various objects found in the surrounding archaeological sites.

It is divided into seven rooms with different themes: Prehistoric Period, Preclassic Period, Protoclassic Period, Classic Period, Postclassic Period, Tenam Puente Room, and Temporary Exhibition Room. Notable pieces include the Chinkultic stelae and markers from the ball game.

Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Museo de la Ciudad (City Museum)

This museum tells the history of Comitán, from its early inhabitants to the present day. It exhibits a wide variety of objects and features beautiful murals.

Dr. Belisario Domínguez House Museum

The museum offers the opportunity to learn more about this illustrious figure. This is the house where this important person was born, and it displays various personal objects belonging to the former mayor and senator of the country.

This museum has several spaces, including the Pharmacy, the Family Room, the Bedroom, the Office, the Historical Frame Room, the Senate Room, the Speech Room, the Document Room, the Multipurpose Room, and the Specialized Library.

Rosario Castellanos Museum

This museum is located just a few blocks from Central Park in an imposing historic building that belonged to the Dominicans, although the current construction dates back to 1900. Its beautiful central courtyard is a venue for various cultural events.

Here, you will learn all about the life and work of one of Mexico's greatest writers. The famous author was not born in Comitán, but her entire family was from this town.

Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Tenam Puente Archaeological Zone

It is located in a dense tropical forest. A few kilometers away is Chinkultic, another archaeological site, where there is a lagoon system featuring the Cenote Agua Azul.  More information.