In Tuxtla
Gutierrez you
can marvel at
eclectic
neocolonial buildings,
the dominant
architectural style
of the
majority of
the region’s
important edifices.
Catedral de San
Marcos (Cathedral).
Located between
Av. Central Oriente and Calle Central
Sur. This apsidal
colonial construction
features a barrel
vault ceiling
and three
towers. The
large tower
has a German
carillon that
rings while
figurines of the
12 apostles emerge
above. Open
daily from 8:00
to 2:00 and
3:00 to 7:00.
Antiguo Palacio
de Gobierno.
Located between Av.
Central Oriente and
Calle Central Norte.
This eclectic neocolonial construction, with its main entrance on
one of the building’s
corners, has a
balcony where
you’ll see
the coat
of arms
of the
state of
Chiapas.
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