In San Cristobal de las Casas you
can visit interesting museums where you’ll see exhibits of regional
culture and history.
Centro Cultural Museo de los Altos de Chiapas – Located in the old
Convent of Santo Domingo, on Av. 20 de Noviembre. Here you’ll see a
series of objects and images that depict the city’s relevant
historical aspects. The museum also has a textile and weaving
workshop founded by Tzeltal and Tzotzil indigenous people. Open
Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 5:00.
Museo Na Bolom (Casa del Jaguar) – Located at 33 Av. Vicente
Guerrero, on the corner of Calzada Frans Blom. This museum was
founded by famed Danish anthropologist and philanthropist Frans Blom
and his wife Gertrude Blom, who left behind a collection of
archaeological pieces, crafts and regional Mayan objects. Open daily
from 10:00 to 5:00.
Museo Sergio Castro e Hijos – Located at 47 Guadalupe Victoria
Street. This museum has an extensive collection of objects and
garments related to the textile works of the Tzotziles, Tojolabales
and Lacandons. It also house old musical instruments. Open Tuesday
through Sunday from 10:00 to 5:00.
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