Museo Jtatik Samuel
This museum in Chiapas honors Bishop Samuel Ruiz García, a key figure of the Zapatista movement.

📜 Museum in Chiapas honoring Bishop Samuel Ruiz García.
🔍 Dedicated to his life and legacy, opened in a colonial building with gardens.

Why Go

🕊️ Learn about Bishop Samuel Ruiz García's role in the Zapatista movement
🖼️ See exhibits of his clothing, Chiapanec textiles, and 'caste portraits'
🌳 Discover the 'first trunk' symbolizing indigenous practices and nature preservation
💡 Interactive screens offer insights into indigenous populations and conflict mediation

Tips

🚌 Accessible by colectivo from Honduras Street near Mercado José Castillo Tielemans.
🗺️ Located on the way to Zinacantán and Chamula.

Cost

💰 General admission 50 pesos, Jtatik contribution 25 pesos.

Hours

🕒 Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m.

  • 5:00 p.m. (Closed Mondays).

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