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Centro de Textiles del Mundo Maya

Barrio del Cerrillo

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

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It preserves and exhibits Maya textile collections from Chiapas and Guatemala and supports research, conservation and educational activities.

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Barrio del Cerrillo

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

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

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For a no-admission day in San Cristóbal, use public streets, plazas, neighborhood walks, market browsing and the current free museum policies. A walking tour is tip-based rather than guaranteed free, and parks, caves and transport may cost extra.

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