construction industries.

Although the political capital of Chiapas was moved to Tuxtla at the end of the 19th century, San Cristóbal is considered to be the "cultural capital" of the state. Designated a "Pueblo Mágico" (Magical Village) in 2003, it was further recognized as "the most magical of the Pueblos Mágicos" by President Felipe Calderón in 2010. Much of this culture is associated with the city's and municipality's large