Top Things to do in Yucatan Peninsula
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The 10 Best History Museums in Yucatan Peninsula, Yucatan Peninsula
Hidden gems of Yucatan, such as Tulum, Akumal, Chetumal, Chichen Itza and Merida, offer an authentic taste of Mexico. Akumal and more Caribbean-style Chetumal, near the Belize border, deliver delectable white-sand beaches and great snorkelling. Merida, Chichen Itza and Tulum, with their ancient ruins, offer a passage into the Yucatanâs native history. Nature lovers can jungle trek and swim in subterranean sinkholes filled with crystal-clear water. Bike around the ruins and hop between towns in colectivo vans.
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1. Casa Museo Arte Maya
2. Mono Rojo Museo/taller
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Local museun/gallery has been designed and built over the last 6 years by artist Guillermo Mazzoco. The museum has is own works of art, mostly sculpture, the works of his collective and a very special collection of Mayan artifacts. Mayan culture and history are infused throughout and the Becan ruins are located 500 meters away. This is a unique and authentic experience not to be missed.
Reviewed By S845LJhollyr - Tulum, Mexico
A hidden treasure that is more than just a museum. I’ve been to Mono Rojo (Becan, Campeche) three times now, and every time I leave, I immediately want to return. Its location right off busy Highway 186 belies a rustic, tranquil interior filled with art, interesting Mayan artifacts, dogs, and good vibes. Best of all, the spectacular ruins are just a short walk away! Mono Rojo continually evolves at the loving hands of its artist-owner, Memo Mazzoco, and his partner Monica Kumar. It’s easy to find and only about 90 minutes west of Bacalar. Do yourself a favor, get off the beaten tourist path and spend a day at Mono Rojo - you won’t regret it!
3. Palacio Canton
Overall Ratings
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
4. Anthropology and History Museum
Overall Ratings
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.
5. Museo Conmemorativo de la inmigracion Coreana
6. Museo del Pueblo Maya de Dzibilchaltun
Overall Ratings
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.
7. Choco Story uxmal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 309 reviews
Reviewed By uschilanz - Canton of Bern, Switzerland
The museum offers really a lot. You get to know about the history of the cacao-beans, they are grown in the pods, maybe we know now where this technically international word comes from. We also learnt about plants, history of the Mayan people, about beakers where men with moustaches drank from, we were fascinated by a Mayan ceremony and saw an orphan panther, birds, spider monkeys and tasted fluid cacao after the famous recipes. It‘s also a lovely path to walk around under jungle-like greenery. The shop is gorgeous, you can get the most different bars of chocolate. I can only recommend this visit!
8. El Palacio Centro Cultural
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By Lauriee274 - St. Catharines, Canada
Nice surprise. Enjoyed this 30 minute show. Bright and colourful. Also enjoyed the evening show at the Land Gate. Starts at 7:30pm outside the Land Gate and then you follow a guide up onto the wall. The guide tells a very interesting story about the history of Campeche - pirates, Conquestadores, etc. However, it is only conducted in Spanish. You are welcome to join in if you don't speak Spanish. Great to be up on the walls at night when they are lite. Great views down onto the old town.
9. Museo de la Ciudad
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
Reviewed By r0landbrunner - Zurich, Switzerland
while the museum and th exhibition itself may be of limited interest, the building of the former Socialist School, built in the late 1930s, it itself the attraction. free to walk in and around. especially the outdoor stage and amphitheater are amazing.
10. Choco-Story Valladolid
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
A tour through the history of Chocolate Live the Chocolate history as if you were part of the scenes. Walk through 12 interactive rooms with light and sound in 6 languages (Spanish, English, French, German, Chinese and Russian). An unforgettable experience in the chocolate world.
Reviewed By estherm790 - Huntsville, Canada
Beautifully done, comfortable and cool and what a great way to celebrate chocolate! We really enjoyed cooling off and learning about the people and their history with chocolate.
