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Mexican Instituto Nacional de Antropología e Historia (National Institute of Anthropology and History known as INAH for its Spanish abbreviation) is the federal government bureau established in 1939 to guarantee the research, preservation, protection, and promotion of the prehistoric, archaeological, anthropological, historical, and paleontological heritage of Mexico.

This bureau is responsible for the over 110 thousand historical monuments, built between the 16th and 19th centuries, and for 29 thousand archaeological zones found all over the country, although is it estimated there must be 200 thousand sites with archaeological remains. Of these 29,000, 150 are open to the public.

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Palenque

  • Palenque Ruins
    Palenque Ruins has a museum located on the highway just west of the exit at the restaurant. This museum is presently under renovation. It did however contain some amazing pottery.

    There is also a very small museum in Palenque city, which deals with local history. It is located at the southwest corner of the main plaza and is free.

    Tonina

  • Tonina Ruins
    There is a great museum at Tonina ruins. It is located right at the entrance. This is also where you wait for the collectevo. You can buy books and CDs here but everything is in Spanish. You cannot buy water or anything to eat here. There are washrooms and armed personal on site.

    Comitan

  • Museo Arqueologico de Comitan
    There is the small Museo Arqueologico de Comitan which contains a number of interesting artifacts dating back 700 BC. Open 10:00 - 5:00 Tuesday - Sunday Located at the Main Plaza.

  • Casa Museo Dr Belisario Dominguez
    Casa Museo Dr Belisario Dominguez is a small museum, which used to be a house. It is more for local history and everything is in Spanish. Open 10:00 am - 6:00 PM Tuesday - Saturday and on Sunday 9:00 am - 12:00. Located at: Avienida Central Sur 35 [close to Main Plaza]

    Tapachula

  • Museo Arqueologico del Soconusco
    Museo Arqueologico del Soconusco is a small museum displaying local finds. Everything is in Spanish. It is open 11 am to 6 PM every day except Mondays. Located at the main plaza, which is called Parque Hidalgo.

    Tuxtla Gutierrez

  • Museo Regional de Chiapas
    Contains Mayan artifact as well as colonial history. Open 9 am to 4 PM every day except Mondays. Located at Parque Madero which is on 11a Calle Ote.

    San Cristobal de Las Casas

  • Museo de Arqueologia
    San Cristobal las Casas has a museum, which is, located downtown at the main market next to the church. It opens at 10:00 every morning. There is also a small weaving museum called Sna Jolobil right next to the main museum where you can see and purchase a large number of huipiles and other woven items by local women.

  • Café Museo Café
    Chiapas is renown for its coffee and there is of course a museum just for coffee. Located at MA Flores 10.

  • Na Bolom
    Na Bolom is a house that was occupied by a Swiss couple who moved to the Chiapas in the 50s after becoming interested in all things Mayan. The couple founded an organization that helped to promote the rights of the Indians but since their deaths their organization has faltered. The house is filled with all kinds of interesting things. Located at Guerrero 33, six blocks north of Real de Guadalupe.

  • Amber Museum
    There is a collection of amber and amber jewelry somewhere in San Cristobal however we do not know where it is.

  • Once there was a He of the night. Shadow of shadows, solitar step, He walked many nights to find Her.
      Once there was a She of the day. Twinkle of wheat, dance of light, She walked many days to find Him.
      They were always looking for each other, He and She. The night was always pursuing the day. They both new, She and He, the quest for what can never be found. It seemed as if it would never happen; it seenmed impossible; it seemed never ever...
      And then the dawn came for Him and for Her. Always, forever...

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