MUSEUMS
To learn more about the culture and
history of the Mayan Riviera, don?t forget to visit the following museums:
Museo Arqueologico de Xel-Há. Located
in the Xel-Há Ecological Park, 113 km (70 mi) south of Cancun on
Highway 307 to Tulum. This archaeological museum has
pre-Hispanic artifacts, maps and diagrams that reveal intricate details about
Mayan culture and history. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 5:00.
Museo Pablo Bush Romero. Located in Puerto Aventuras, 98 km (60
mi.) south of Cancun, on Highway 307. Named after Bush Romero, a famous diver in the region. This
museum displays an extensive collection of marine objects and equipment used
decades ago to explore underwater life.
Museo del Centro de Estudios y Deportes Acuaticos
de Mexico (CEDAM). Located
in Puerto Aventuras, 98 km (60 mi.) south of Cancun, on
Highway 307. On display are numerous objects found at sunken ship sites, all of
which are fascinating for boating enthusiasts.
Museo de Guerra de Castas. Located in the town of Tihosuco, 81
km (50 mi) northwest of Felipe
Carrillo Puerto. The building of this museum was constructed in the 18th
century; it has six showrooms and a botanical garden. Here you?ll find
paintings, photographs, documents, models and other objects that tell the
history of the 19th century Caste War. Open Tuesday through Sunday
from 10:00 to 6:00.
