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    San Cristóbal de las Casas · Mexico

    Co.404 San Cristóbal

    14–26 people · 10 private rooms · 4 dorm beds

    Garden Paradise

    An exceptional garden space with hummingbirds, butterflies, and perfect areas for yoga that guests describe as 'serenity inducing' and 'amazing.'

    Treehouse

    A distinctive treehouse structure where guests can watch sunsets and clouds roll by, creating memorable and unique experiences.

    Mountain Views

    Spectacular mountain panoramas and sunset vistas from the rooftop terrace that guests consistently describe as breathtaking.

    Volunteer Program

    An exceptionally curated volunteer system where volunteers become integral community builders, organizing activities and sharing local expertise.


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    About Co.404 San Cristóbal

    Co.404 San Cristóbal is located in a quaint little pueblo magico in the highlands of Chiapas with mild temperatures. The coliving sits in a quiet residential area just 13 minutes from the city's main square, offering easy access to San Cristóbal's colorful streets, numerous cafés, and cultural attractions while maintaining a peaceful atmosphere for remote work and community building.

    Origin story

    Co.404 emerged from three travelers who met in the hostel-verse while volunteering together. After dabbling in online work, Laurens, Jocelyn, and David decided to create something that was so much more than just a co-living and co-working space. They are travelers first, remote workers second, and passionate about creating communities third. Their vision was to combine the best of hostels, hotels, and co-working spaces, geared specifically towards online workers who wanted to be part of something bigger than just a place to sleep.

    Community philosophy

    Co.404 operates on a volunteer-driven model where staff are travelers and nomads just like the guests, creating authentic connections rather than transactional relationships. The philosophy centers on being family - volunteers and staff act as the extra sibling, cousin, or friend every guest hasn't yet met, sparking conversations over morning coffee and organizing impromptu activities.

    Community is described as the heartbeat of Co404, with an emphasis on taking guests on adventures right from arrival and adding them to the community chat to introduce them to the "little family." The approach focuses on creating warm, inclusive vibes where guests feel welcomed, supported, and part of the community rather than just customers.

    The coliving has earned recognition for having "the best community vibe in all of Latin America" through their focus on meaningful human connections, with many guests describing it as having the best human connections they've experienced while traveling. The philosophy emphasizes being unpretentious while creating a lovely homey vibe where people can be themselves and form lasting friendships.

    Hosts

    He left Belgium to travel in 2017 and never looked back. From picking cherries in Australia to starting his own travel clothing brand, Laurens has done it all. One consistent theme though is community building. He loves bringing people together and sharing stories. Don't try to tell him yours before his first cup of coffee though.

    A female Mexican that has travelled the world, sadly they are kind of hard to come by. But we have one! Joss is also the creative brain of the 3. She has a keen eye for design and a clear vision of what she wants. Sometimes that's high end rustic furniture and sometimes that's drunk karaoke in a shady bar. The Latina is strong in this one and you'll love it!

    Always up for anything and that's kind of how he went into this adventure as well. Let's start a co-living space, why not? A fun side gig that quickly grew into a full blown passion project. You would never expect it when you talk to him but he is actually our CFO. Depending on his mood that means Chief Financial Officer or Chief Fun Officer.

    Rating

    8.9/10 Good
    Based on 41 reviews

    Key Points

    Family Atmosphere

    Guests consistently describe feeling part of a family from arrival, with deep emotional connections forming. Multiple reviews use 'family' and 'home' language unprompted, indicating genuine community depth beyond surface-level interactions.

    Extended Stays

    Guests frequently extend their stays or alter travel plans to return, with many staying months rather than weeks. This pattern demonstrates strong community pull and satisfaction with the coliving experience.

    Genuine Friendships

    Reviews emphasize authentic peer connections and friendships that extend beyond the stay, not just host relationships. Guests describe meeting like-minded people and forming meaningful bonds.

    Immediate Integration

    Solo travelers and newcomers consistently report feeling welcomed and integrated into the community from day one, with organic inclusion in activities and social circles.

    Long-term Residents

    The community includes many long-term residents staying weeks to months, creating stability and depth. This mix of longer-staying guests facilitates better community building and continuity.

    Key Points

    Staff Recognition

    Staff and volunteers are frequently mentioned by name, indicating personal connections and meaningful interactions. Santi (manager) and various volunteers are recognized for their individual contributions to community building.

    Activity Organization

    Staff and volunteers actively organize regular activities including family dinners, excursions, yoga, and cultural events. These structured opportunities facilitate connections while empowering guests to also organize activities.

    Community Building

    Staff actively create welcoming atmosphere and facilitate connections between guests, going beyond basic service provision. The management demonstrates intentional community building through volunteer selection and culture creation.

    Family Dinners

    Regular family dinners serve as key community gathering moments, providing structured opportunities for all guests to connect and share meals together.

    Key Points

    Garden Space

    The garden is frequently praised as a central gathering space with hammocks, yoga area, and campfire spots. It serves multiple purposes from relaxation to social activities and work breaks.

    Rooftop Terrace

    The rooftop provides stunning sunset views and serves as a social gathering space for cards, relaxation, and enjoying the mountain scenery.

    Multiple Purpose Spaces

    The property offers diverse spaces for different activities including coworking areas, kitchen, living room for movie nights, and outdoor spaces, allowing guests to choose environments based on their needs.

    Full-House Gatherings

    The spaces facilitate full-house gatherings through family dinners, movie nights, and group activities, bringing the entire community together regularly.

    Potential Issues

    Location Fragmentation

    The property operates a second house called 'Agave' that is described as inferior to the main house with less care given to the garden area. This creates a two-tier experience and potentially fragments the community.

    Key Points

    Dedicated Workspace

    The coworking space is consistently praised as spacious, well-lit with natural light, and designed specifically for remote work. Multiple reviews emphasize it as a comfortable and productive environment.

    Internet Reliability

    WiFi is consistently described as fast, reliable, and excellent throughout the property. Multiple digital nomads specifically mention having no issues with connectivity for remote work.

    Call Privacy

    The property provides dedicated call booths and private spaces for video calls, addressing a critical need for remote workers with different timezone requirements.

    Productivity Environment

    Guests report being more productive than at home, with the space supporting focused work during the day while maintaining a balanced atmosphere with other remote workers.

    Garden Workspace

    The garden provides an alternative outdoor workspace option, allowing for work breaks and calls in a natural setting with bird watching opportunities.

    Key Points

    Communal Cooking

    Regular family dinners and cooking together activities are central to the community experience, with the kitchen serving as a social gathering space.

    Kitchen Equipment

    The main house kitchen is described as well-equipped with everything needed to prepare meals, and is well-maintained by both guests and volunteers.

    Kitchen Maintenance

    The kitchen is kept clean and well-organized through collaborative effort between guests and volunteers, creating a pleasant cooking environment.

    Potential Issues

    Agave Kitchen

    The secondary Agave house has a kitchen that is reported as not well equipped compared to the main house, creating an inconsistent experience for guests in different locations.

    Key Points

    Shower Quality

    Hot water and excellent shower quality are consistently praised, which is noted as rare in Mexico. Multiple reviews specifically highlight showers as a standout feature.

    Room Cleanliness

    Rooms and common spaces are kept clean with regular housekeeping. Guests report clean, comfortable rooms suitable for extended stays.

    Room Comfort

    Rooms are described as cozy, well-decorated, and well-equipped for longer stays with comfortable furnishings and thoughtful amenities.

    Potential Issues

    Water Quality

    One detailed review reports significant health issues related to water quality, with multiple guests getting sick during their stay. While the owner claims filtration systems are in place, the guest reports widespread illness among residents and had to leave early.

    Storage Space

    One review mentions that rooms need more storage space for long-term stays, suggesting limited closet or shelf space for extended residents.

    Key Points

    Bed Comfort

    Multiple reviews specifically praise the comfort of the beds, with guests noting they are very comfortable and suitable for extended stays.

    Quiet Environment

    The location is described as quiet and peaceful, with no mentions of noise disruption from other rooms or street noise affecting sleep.
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    Work

    Main workspace
    Sunlit, airy co-working space with range of seating at all levels
    Call spaces
    Sound-proofed conference call rooms for important meetings
    Alternative workspaces
    Refreshing outdoor desks and recliners in a verdant garden, plus breezy terrace with stunning views of San Cristobal. You can work from any of the areas.

    Equipment

    Coffee & tea
    Free cooking condiments and tea, unlimited drinking water and coffee available all day

    Internet

    Fiber
    Two free reliable fiber connections with incredibly fast fiber-optic service
    Wi-Fi coverage
    Good internet coverage throughout all work areas including co-working space, outdoor areas, and terrace

    Meals

    Family dinnerEvery wednesday
    Community meal where sometimes the team cooks, and other times guests share dishes from their own cultures with help from the team. A wonderful way to bond, share flavors, and celebrate the diverse community.

    Groceries

    Nearby vendors

    Local market (5min walk)
    Jose Tielemans central market, 5 minutes from Co404
    Fruits & vegetables market (5min walk)
    Huge local fruits and veggies market of San Cristóbal de las Casas with daily groceries and colorful market atmosphere
    Organic market (10min walk)
    Organic market with best quality produce, available on Wednesdays and Saturdays only
    Large supermarket (10min drive)
    Walmart supermarket, 10 minute taxi ride away for 40MXN
    Supermarket (10min drive)
    Chedraui supermarket, 10 minute taxi ride away for 40MXN
    Supermarket (10min drive)
    Bodega Aurrera supermarket, 10 minute taxi ride away for 40MXN

    Organized trips & deliveries

    On-demand grocery deliveries
    Walmart online delivery service brings groceries to Co404's door for 40MXN delivery fee
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    Activities

    Family Dinners

    Weekly community dinners bringing together all residents to share delicious food and foster deep connections - consistently mentioned as a highlight for building the family-like atmosphere

    6 mentions in reviews

    Yoga Classes

    Free yoga sessions held on the beautiful garden lawn, offering morning wellness practice in a serene natural setting with hummingbirds and butterflies

    5 mentions in reviews

    Sumidero Canyon Boat Tour

    Boat tour through stunning cliffs up to 1,000 meters high, spotting crocodiles, monkeys, and waterfalls in lush jungle environment - highly recommended by guests as a spectacular day trip

    2 mentions in reviews

    Chamula & Zinacantan Village Tours

    Visit indigenous villages to experience unique culture, traditional rituals blending with Catholicism, and colorful textiles - mentioned as a must-see cultural experience

    2 mentions in reviews

    Lagos de Montebello

    Day trip to scenic region with crystalline lakes and verdant forests for nature appreciation - recommended by guests as one of the beautiful nearby attractions

    2 mentions in reviews

    Hiking & Nature Excursions

    Various hiking adventures around San Cristóbal's mountainous terrain, including dog-friendly trails and weekend expeditions organized by volunteers to explore Chiapas' diverse landscapes

    4 mentions in reviews

    Rooms

    Double Room

    Double bed
    Up to 2 guests
    Private bathroom

    Big Private room with Ensuite Bathroom - Want a little more space? Our wide room has all the amenities you will need as a digital nomad.

    Double Room

    Double bed
    Up to 2 guests
    Private bathroom

    Small Private room with Ensuite Bathroom - These rooms have all the same amenities as our wide privates, but are slightly smaller in size.

    Room

    Up to 4 guests
    Private bathroom

    Duplex Quadruple Room Ensuite - Duplex with 1 matrimonial downstairs and 2 individual beds in a loft. Our largest room in Co.404 meant for groups of nomads 3 or above.

    Dorm

    Dorm bed
    1-person dorm
    Private bathroom

    4 Bed Mixed Dorm Ensuite - Looking for a budget friendly option, but also privacy? Come stay in our 4 bed mixed dorm with ensuite bathroom. Our dorm has all the amenities you can ask for, privacy curtains, lockers for you stuff, plenty of shelves for your month long stay. The ensuite bathroom is the largest at Co.404

    Location

    Argentina 19A, Barrio de Mexicanos, 29240 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

    Located in the highlands of Chiapas at 2000m elevation, San Cristóbal is a charming pueblo mágico with colorful streets and numerous cafés. The coliving sits in a quiet residential area called Barrio de Mexicanos, just a 13-minute walk from Plaza Central (the main square) and 5 minutes from the Jose Tielemans central market.

    The location offers a mild climate year-round (around 20°C) due to its elevation, providing a refreshing break from Mexico's typically hot and humid climate. The area is close to the bustling Guadalupe pedestrian street and within easy reach of Mayan villages like San Juan Chamula, where ancient traditions blend with Catholic influences, creating a unique cultural atmosphere that defines the region.

    Getting Around

    Very walkable
    Main sites, restaurants, markets, banks, and daily necessities all within walking distance
    Reviews: Guests consistently mention 15-minute walks to town center and main square, with everything needed accessible on foot within 30 minutes maximum
    No parking
    No specific parking information available for guests with cars

    Getting There

    How to get to Co.404 San Cristóbal from the nearest transportation hubs:

    Tuxtla Airport

    800-900 MXN
    1. Exit Tuxtla Airport and locate taxi services
    2. Take a taxi directly to Co404 in San Cristóbal de las Casas
    3. Share the ride with other travelers to split costs if desired
    4. Arrive at Argentina 19A, Barrio de Mexicanos, San Cristóbal

    You can share the taxi with other travelers to split the price. This is the most direct option from the airport.

    290 MXN (250 MXN bus + 40 MXN taxi)
    1. Take ADO/OCC shuttle bus from Tuxtla Airport to San Cristóbal ADO bus station
    2. Exit the bus station in San Cristóbal
    3. Take a taxi from ADO bus station to Co404 (short 5-minute ride)
    4. Arrive at Argentina 19A, Barrio de Mexicanos

    More economical option combining bus and taxi. The final taxi ride from the bus station is very short.

    ADO Bus Stations (from other Mexican cities)

    40 MXN (taxi only, bus cost varies by origin)
    1. Take an ADO bus from any city in Mexico to San Cristóbal de las Casas
    2. Arrive at ADO bus station in San Cristóbal
    3. Take a taxi from the bus station to Co404 (short ride)
    4. Arrive at Argentina 19A, Barrio de Mexicanos

    The taxi from the bus station to Co404 costs only 30-40 pesos (1.5-2 USD). Bus prices vary depending on your departure city.

    Policies

    Stay restrictions

    4 nights minimum

    Guest restrictions

    Minimum age: 18 years
    Pets not allowed

    No Pets - We love animals—but our space is not equipped for them

    Payment & cancellation policy

    Booking

    Prepayment (20%)

    20% deposit required to secure booking

    28+ days
    before check-in

    Full refund

    If the guest cancels more than four weeks before the arrival date, 100% of the 20% deposit will be refunded

    14+ days
    before check-in

    No refund

    If the guest cancels within four to two weeks before the arrival date, the deposit is non-refundable

    Less than 14 days
    before check-in

    Partial refund

    If the guest cancels within two weeks of arrival date, or arrives and decides to leave earlier than scheduled, in the case of a no-show or cancels the booking after the arrival date, 50% of the booking is non-refundable

    Check-in

    Payment (80%)

    Remaining 80% of booking amount due at check-in

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Transportation & Location

    Practical Services

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