Museums

Rosario Castellanos Museum

Comitán de Domínguez, Chiapas

It illustrates the life and work of one of Mexico's leading writers, whose childhood was spent in Comitán. Photo gallery

Orquideario Moxviquil, a Living Museum

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas

It exhibits and preserves a great variety of epiphytic plants of the region. Photo gallery

A beautiful old house preserves the legacy of Frans Blom and Gertrude Duby, it has objects and books mainly about the culture of the Lacandones, the textile of the Altos, regional archeology and the vice-royal art of San Cristobal. Photo gallery

Jtatik Samuel Museum

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas

It is a historical site, since the peace documents that ended the well-known Caste War of the 19th century were signed there. In this place the life of Samuel Ruiz, bishop of San Cristóbal is exhibited. Photo gallery

House Museum Dr. Belisario Domínguez Palencia

Comitán de Domínguez, Chiapas

An example of the great traditional mansions of the 19th century, which narrates the life and contributions of the Civil Hero of Mexico. Photo gallery

Toniná Site Museum

Ocosingo, Chiapas

It exhibits the dynasties that ruled the site and the sculptures of the captive warriors, among other objects. Location

Alberto Ruz L’huillier Site Museum

Palenque, Chiapas

This place allows us to know the development of the pre-Hispanic city from one of the main collections of Mayan art in the world. It has a replica of Pakal's tomb. Photo gallery

Museum of San Cristóbal de Las Casas

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas

The magnificent neoclassical building of the former municipal presidency tells us about various aspects of the city's history. Photo gallery

Museum of Los Altos de Chiapas and Textile Center of the Maya World

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas

This museum occupies the two floors of the old Dominican convent. The first one shows the history of the city, while the second one makes an approach to the wonderful textile art. Photo gallery