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Sergio Castro Museum of Regional Costumes in San Cristobal de las Casas

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas

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The Sergio Castro Museum of Regional Costumes in San Cristóbal de las Casas, located in the Barrio de la Merced, exhibits more than 90 costumes representing the different indigenous populations of Chiapas. Jewelry, musical instruments, costume accessories, religious objects, hats, masks, figurines and animal skins complement the exhibition. Its owner, Mr. Sergio Castro Martínez, personally leads guided tours and explains to visitors the places, clothing, ceremonies and daily life of the peoples who inhabit the state.

Municipality

The municipality of San Cristóbal de las Casas is one of the municipalities that make up the state of Chiapas, San Cristóbal, was founded with the name of Villa Real de Chiapa in the ancient Valley of Hueyzacatlán, which means Zacatonal in Nahuatl, one of the main tourist destinations in Chiapas has a wide variety of options such as the Cathedral of San Cristóbal de las Casas, the Church of San Nicolás, the Church of La Merced, museums such as the Sna-Jolobil Museum and the Na-Bolom Museum as well as eco-tourism centers.

Festivities

In San Cristóbal de las Casas the most important celebrations are the festivals of the Sweet Child of Jesus, Lord of Esquipulas, Saint Anthony, Corpus Christi, Saint Christopher and the Holy Family.


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