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Museo del Ambar de Chiapas
Museo del Ambar de Chiapas Review
Next to the graceful Ex-Convento de la Merced, this museum has exhibits showing how and where amber is mined, as well as its function in Mayan and Aztec societies. You'll see samples of everything from fossils to recently quarried pieces to sculptures and jewelry. Labels are in Spanish only; ask for an English-language summary. The volunteer staff can explain how to distinguish between real amber and fake.
- Address: Plazuela de la Merced, Calle Diego de Mazariegos s/n, Col. Centro, San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, 29240 | Map It
- Phone: 967/678-9716
- Cost: $2
- Hours: Tues.--Sun. 10--2 and 4--7.
- Website: www.museodelambar.com.mx
- Location: San Cristóbal de las Casas
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