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Barrio de la Merced

Museum in the former La Merced convent dedicated to Chiapas amber.

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Museum in the former La Merced convent dedicated to Chiapas amber, with more than 300 pieces listed on display.

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Barrio de la Merced

Diego de Mazariegos s/n, Ex Convento de la Merced, Barrio de la Merced, 29240 San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

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