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Casa de las Artesanías de Chiapas

State-supported handicrafts shop in central San Cristóbal with regional Chiapas crafts.

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
09:00–20:00
Wednesday
09:00–20:00
Thursday
09:00–20:00
Friday
09:00–20:00
Saturday
09:00–20:00
Sunday
09:00–20:00

Location

Centro

Miguel Hidalgo 6F esq. Niños Héroes Nte., Centro, 29200 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

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About this place

Casa de las Artesanías de Chiapas is a state-supported retail space for Chiapas crafts. The national cultural information system lists pottery, amber, basketry, toys, lacquer, stonework, metalwork, wood carving, leatherwork and textiles.

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