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Mayan Medicine Museum

Center for the Development of Mayan Medicine | Av. Salomón González Blanco No. 10, Col. Morelos, San Cristobal de las Casas 117, Mexico
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San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

muse de medicina maya its really interesting place. you can get to know culture and mayan medicine. a lots of information an mystic atmosphere. its not really big but its worth it More

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Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico
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52 reviews 52 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

This museum is incredibly well done and very informative. It's especially interesting to go before visiting San Juan Chamula, where you can see these things in real life. More

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The Dalles
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Nice walk out of town but not very well maintained or explanations for the use of herbs. Interesting video on childbirth. More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

The Medicine Museum is a bit difficult to find - slightly out of town after the market. It displays all kinds of information about how Mayas are curing themselves, using plants, prayers and old traditions. There is a pharmacy nearby where you can buy some of the stuff. All in all it was ok, nothing more - if you are... More

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San Cristobal
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

This museum could be amazing, with plenty of information included, but it has been left to get old and tatty, the video you watch at the beginning is like something from the 1980's with very little information i felt. The place just needs some money puttin into it really. Its a shame. More

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Montreal
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Very unique and informative museum. It is a good walk from down town but one experiences a different side of San Cristobal de las Casas along the way. More

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Portland, OR
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

It is sad but this museum is run down and is in peril of its very existence. The gardens are only of interest for the placards; the plants are sad. More

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Mexico City, Mexico
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
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This museum has some interesting info on the local indigenous groups current use of herbs, and on their beliefs (religious rites related used for healing). It is not completely mayan as they show info from other ethnic groups as well. It is very small and I would only recomend it if you have some "free" time on your trip. More

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Mazatlan
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
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For anyone interested in alternative medicine and treatments. Interesting and informative! More

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Elliot Lake, Canada
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
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It was great to watch the movie and see what various things in nature could be used as medicines More

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