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Museo de la Medicina Maya

Maya Medicine Museum

Not to be missed, this museum is operated by a collective of indigenous healers and herbalists. Information is available in English and Spanish and there are also healers on site to treat whatever ailment you may suffer.

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Address: Calz Salomón González Blanco 10
Getting there: Col Morelos
Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00-18:00, Sat Sun 10:00-16:00
Price: M$25

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