San Cristóbal de las Casas
Coffee hounds, we've sniffed out the bean scene and this is the best place in town. Here's the checklist: single origin/single farmer production (tick)…
Must-see nightlife in Chiapas
San Cristóbal de las Casas
By day Cocoliche is a bohemian restaurant with lots of Asian dishes, but in the evening its vintage lanterns and wall of funky posters set the scene for…
Tapachula
Given that Tapachula is the gateway to the Coffee Route (Chiapas' coffee fincas), it's surprising how few contemporary cafes there are here. Thanks to…
Chiapas
The young owner doesn't shout about her brews as much as we think she should. So we will. Come here for the best coffee in town and enjoy the locale's…
San Cristóbal de las Casas
One of the first coffee shops in San Cristóbal and still about the best. La Selva is housed in an attractive old building with eye-catching wall murals…
Palenque
There's an air of secrecy about this smart, concrete-heavy place nestled away in a jungle garden, but that's how Casa Fuga seems to like it ('fuga' means …
Chiapas
This fun and smart(ish) cantina is all things to all people. Expect lots of action (think downing of shots) or enjoy watching the groups in action:…
San Cristóbal de las Casas
A bright restaurant and dance spot where the city’s salseros (salsa musicians or dancers) gather to groove. Latin DJs spin from 8pm every night, and a…
San Cristóbal de las Casas
At San Cristóbal’s first wine bar, chatty patrons spill out onto the pedestrian street. It’s a convivial place, pouring a large selection of global…
San Cristóbal de las Casas
For something different, melt into a hot chocolate at this chocolatería. The dozen or so varieties of artisanal chocolates make fine gifts – if you can…
San Cristóbal de las Casas
A small bar with more of a local clientele than many city-center places, it has a good range of artisan beers and the barman knows how to mix a mean…
Chiapas
One of numerous good cafes on the Jardín de la Marimba, this one serves an organic, indigenous-grown brew and sports low-slung black sofas that may lead…
Palenque
Weary traveler, welcome to air-conditioned nirvana complete with a huge menu of coffees and board games to while away a wet afternoon.
