Museum

Centro de Textiles del Mundo Maya

Museum and research center in the Santo Domingo complex dedicated to Maya textiles.

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
09:00–18:00
Wednesday
09:00–18:00
Thursday
09:00–18:00
Friday
09:00–18:00
Saturday
09:00–18:00
Sunday
09:00–18:00

Location

Barrio El Cerrillo

Av. 20 de Noviembre s/n, Barrio El Cerrillo, 29220 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

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About this place

Centro de Textiles del Mundo Maya preserves and exhibits major collections of Maya textiles from Chiapas and Guatemala and also supports research, conservation and educational activities.

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    What to Do in San Cristóbal de las Casas When It Rains

    Rain does not have to cancel a day in San Cristóbal. Build a compact indoor plan around museums and cultural spaces such as MUSAC, Centro de Textiles del Mundo Maya, Museo del Ámbar, Na Bolom, Kinoki and La Enseñanza, and avoid unnecessary outdoor transfers during a heavy downpour.

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    San Cristóbal is one of the best places to learn about and buy Chiapas textiles, but not every piece comes from the same community, technique or maker. Start at the Centro de Textiles del Mundo Maya to understand the traditions, then compare markets and official craft outlets before buying.

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    San Cristóbal has many small museums, but they are not interchangeable. For a first visit, the strongest choices are Centro de Textiles del Mundo Maya for Maya textiles, Museo del Ámbar for Chiapas amber, Na Bolom for regional cultural history, and Museo de la Medicina Maya for traditional medicine. Choose by interest rather than trying to visit every museum.

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