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Things to do in Merida, Yucatan: The Best History Museums
The Yucatan capital has both colonial and Mayan treasures to discover. Nearby ruins at Uxmal give some insight into the lives of the predecessors of the conquistadores, who arrived in 1542. Mayan culture is also still evident in Merida's daily life and in the many colorful festivals celebrated here.
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1. Palacio Canton
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4.5 based on 151 reviews
Once the home of General Francisco Canton Rosada, this building now houses artifacts and memorabilia as the Anthropology Museum.
Reviewed By JaysRE - Montreal, Canada
I dislike using terms like an "icon" - but it is one on the Paseo. Well worth the visit even just walking around it
2. Anthropology and History Museum
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4.5 based on 506 reviews
This museum traces the city through history, from its colonial Spanish plazas to the modern bustling streets of today.
Reviewed By JimP988 - Los Angeles, United States
Located in the Palacio Canton on the Paseo Montejo, this museum is a required visit if you are interested in visiting any Maya archeological sites. The exhibits on view here are the best of the best -- and the building they are in is interesting too from an architectural viewpoint.
3. Museo del Pueblo Maya de Dzibilchaltun
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4.5 based on 238 reviews
Reviewed By DocStewart
The museum at Dzibilchaltun is a modern museum with artifacts and explanations covering the Mayan period through colonization. Aside from offering a break from the heat (it is air conditioned) it affords one a chance to learn more of historic progress that the Yucatan experienced. The explanations of the oldest artifacts help give a more complete understanding of the ruins that you will visit.
4. Museo Conmemorativo de la inmigracion Coreana
5. Museo Del Chocolate Yucateco
Visit us and know the history of the chocolate in Yucatan, learn about the importance of the chocolate in the mayan cultura and how the tradition of drinking chocolate has keeped a long the time in Yucatan
