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National Institute
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Anthropology and History |
Cancun’s museum is located
on the ground floor of the city's convention center. It
traces the Maya culture with an impressive collection of
1,000 to 1,500-year-old artifacts. There are a number of
impressive carvings and frescoes, along with ancient artifacts
that have been unearthed at nearby sites throughout Quintana
Roo. A visit to the National Institute of Anthropology and
History can add another dimension to your exploration of
the Maya ruins and is a fascinating introduction to the
ancient culture. It’s also a great way to pass a rainy
day in Cancun. Guided tours in English, French, German,
and Spanish are available. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 9 AM
– 7 PM. Admission: $3, children under 11 free. Sundays
free. Located at the Cancun Convention Center, Blvd Kukulcán
Km 9. Tel: (998) 883-0305.
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| Museum of
Anthropology and
History |
This museum is located in the grand
capital of Mérida. Originally a residence for the
governor, this mansion was transformed into a museum in
1977. The Museo de Anthropologiá e Historia showcases
the Maya culture and history with exhibits of artifacts
found from ruins on the peninsula. Here you can see ancient
conch shells, stones, feathers, jade objects and jewelry
used in Mayan rituals. Another display case explains the
various customs of tattooing and head binding along with
the myths associated with them. Open Tuesday to Saturday,
8 AM – 8 PM, Sundays, 8 AM – 2 PM. Admission:
$1.60. Free on Sundays. Located on Calle 43 and Paseo Montejo,
Mérida. Tel: (999) 23-05-57.
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| Museum of the
Maya Culture |
Chetumal, the capital of Quintana Roo, is home to the impressive
Museum of Maya Culture. This is a sophisticated, interactive
museum that explains the complex world of the Maya. Various
exhibits outline the social classes, politics and customs
along with the medicinal and domestic uses of plants. The
most exciting display is the three-story Sacred Ceiba tree
that represents the Maya cosmology. You can journey to the
bottom floor into the underworld, to the middle floor that
is earth or the top floor where the heavens and Maya gods
reside. There are also hands-on exhibits demonstrating the
long and short Maya calendar and their mathematical system.
Models of the various sites show the differences in architecture.
This museum is extremely popular with young and old alike
and it’s well worth a visit for those who wish to
learn more about the Maya. Open Tues-Thurs, 9 AM- 7 AM,
Sat 9 AM-8 PM, Sun 9 AM – 2 PM. Admission: $3. Located
on Héroes and Calle Mahatma Gandhi, Chetumal. Tel:
(983) 326-838.
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| Teatro de Cancun |
Enjoy
the chants and dances of México along with the dances
and drum beats of the Caribbean at Teatro Cancun. This is
an high-energy show full of movement and music performed by
some of Cancun’s most talented dancers and musicians.
No reservations are required. Located at Blvd Kukulcán,
Km 4. Tel: (998) 849- 4848. |
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| Casa de Cultura
(House of Culture) |
Cancun’s community center for
culture is located downtown and offers a variety of weekly
cultural events such as music concerts, dance rituals, plays
and poetry readings. An on-site museum displays works of
local artists and the exhibits change each month. Admission
fees are nominal. Located at Prolongación Av. Yaxchilán,
Sm 21. Tel: (998) 884-8364.
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