Cafe Bar Revolución

Top choice in San Cristóbal de las Casas


There’s always something fun at Revolución, with two live bands nightly and an eclectic line up of salsa, rock, blues, jazz and reggae. Dance downstairs or order a mojito or caipirinha and chat in the quieter upstairs tapanco (attic).


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