The Museo de Culturas Populares de Chiapas presents themes including festivities, rituals, ceremonies, traditional dress, symbols, technologies and popular arts, with temporary exhibition space.

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Barrio de la Merced

Av. Diego de Mazariegos 34, esquina 12 de Octubre, Barrio de la Merced, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

Opening hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00–18:00
Wednesday: 10:00–18:00
Thursday: 10:00–18:00
Friday: 10:00–18:00
Saturday: 10:00–18:00
Sunday: 10:00–18:00

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A Short History of San Cristóbal de las Casas

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