GASTRONOMY

In San Cristobal you can try exquisite dishes of indigenous and Spanish influences. Among the regional fare you can enjoy are tamales with chipilin leaves, chalupas, chiles stuffed with pork or vegetables and the delicious asado chiapaneco (a roasted pork dish). You can also enjoy pork, beef and vegetable stews, bread soup, beef tongue in saffron and Soconusco-style chanfaina (lamb organs served with rice). To accompany your meal, order a refreshing glass of punch or a tascalate (a fermented corn beverage).