A DIGITAL NOMAD’S GUIDE TO SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS

Trevor Carlson
9 min readOct 18, 2021

Welcome to the magical mountain city of San Cristobal de las Casas. With its beautiful Spanish architecture, cobblestone streets, old churches, and coworking boom, it’s Mexico’s next digital nomad hotspot.

This city is quickly becoming one of the best cities for Digital Nomads in Mexico. With cooler weather than at the coast and a great vibe, many digital nomads and expats are calling it home.

As a smaller city, it’s easier to get around and explore safely. The nightlife is exceptional, and there are great restaurants all around. The cost of living is far more affordable compared to the bigger cities in Mexico.

If you are looking for a digital nomad destination in Mexico, then San Cristobal is at the top of the list. Here is my personal Digital Nomad Guide to San Cristobal de las Cas.

COST OF LIVING

The cost of living in San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas is lower than in bigger cities like Mexico City or Guadalajara. Moreover, you’ll get far better value for your money, and a better quality of life too.

I rented an apartment for just $200 per month. With groceries, eating out, coworking, and day trips, you can expect to…

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Trevor Carlson

Below average dancer, poor man's yogi, meditate sometimes, and host of The Essential Digital Nomad (essentialdigitalnomad.com) with Trevor Carlson