Bela's B & B  

Bela's Bed and Breakfast is a lovely bed and breakfast centrally located in the historic town of San Cristobal de Las Casas. At Bela's you will be one block from the walking street, one-half block from the Santa Domingo Church/artisan market, three blocks from the zocalo/central square and three blocks from the town market place. You have four lovely bedrooms to choose from, all very cozy and homey, with wonderful service. On the courtyard garden there are two bedrooms with views of the garden, one with private bath. There are two bedrooms, each with private bathrooms, up the terrace with views of the city. The top room has a balcony with a breath-taking view with a queen bed, and the lower room is a suite with a sitting area and king-size bed. We are a family with three adorable dogs, a lovely home and a gorgeous garden. For your convenience we have high speed WI FI internet connection. We are all lucky to have Manuela with us � who is reported to be the best cook south of the Rio Bravo! Airport pick ups and drop offs with a trusted driver can be arranged. A "port to port" pickup is 600 pesos and a drop off is 450 pesos.

Amenities: Wood Fireplace, Coffee Maker, Telephone , Wireless Internet, View of mountain hill, View of area attraction, and more...

Cancellation Policy: One month's notice, flexible

We have pets. Children are welcome.

Breakfast: A full breakfast is served eggs with bacon or ham if desired, cereals, homemade granola, homemade whole grain bread, yogurt, fresh fruit, pancakes and fresh-ground fair-trade Chiapanecan coffee, tea and juice.

Driving Directions: If you are arriving from Tuxtla Gutierrez or the airport you will come in on the main highway where there is an Oxxo store on the right and a sign on the left that says "Centro", turn left there and then you will arrive at the main street (periferico) around San Cristobal and will turn right. You will arrive at a big cross road that has a sign that says "Centro Historico" and you will go north (left) on that street which is named "Insurgentes". If you are arriving from Comitan or Palenque you will come in on the periferico and turn right at that sign. The bus station will be immediately on the right. You stay on this street and go past the zócalo and cathedral (on your left) three blocks. You will arrive at Calle Dr. Navarro. On the left across the street will be an outdoor artisans' market and there you will turn right. Our house is the first house on the left that is white and blue. Directly across the street is a parking lot that you will turn right into and park. The house doesn't have a sign but has a #2 and big wooden doors. Ring the bell. Drive safely. For your information, on the Mexican highways a left turn signal means "You can pass me". It DOES NOT MEAN "I'm turning left". So if you were to want to turn left you must pull over to the right and stop and wait until the left turn is safe.

Local Area Attractions: There is the Cathedral, located on the main plaza, containing baroque altars, 17th and 18th century paintings, fine wood carvings and sculptures. Also, Santo Domingo Church, built between 1547 and 1560, is one of the largest in Mexico. Its facade is an example of typical Mexican Baroque. Na-Bolom (House of the Jaguar) houses an archeological and ethnological museum and library. Founded by Danish archeologist Frans Blom and his wife Trudi, the foundation focuses on the Indians of Chiapas and their culture. The Indigenous market is located on the grounds of the Santo Domingo Church. Held every day, Mayan people come in from the villages to sell textiles, pottery, jewelry, and baskets as well as items made of leather, tin, cotton, and wool. The daily City Market is San Cristobal's central market. Located two blocks from the Indigenous market, it is the source of produce, meat, fresh flowers, furniture, charcoal, household goods, and clothing for much of the city's population. Some of the most interesting ruin sites in Mexico and Central America are in Chiapas, including Palenque, Tonina, Yaxchilan, Bonampak, Tenam Puente, and Chinkultic, among others. Hiking options include walks through pine forests, a climb to the Huetepec Cloud Forest, and guided or unguided tours of the city. Bike rentals and horseback riding excursions are available.

Onsite Activities: Garden gazing, good library for reading and authentic Mexican lunches are offered for $6.00 Monday through Friday and also cooking classes can be arranged with the cook to learn how to make this delicious Mexican food.

Seasonal Info: Rainy season is June through September. High season is end of October beginning of November (Day of the Dead), Christmas, Easter, March and April, and July and August