Experts' Choice Award Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca
What the experts agree on
** Museo de las Culturas de Oaxaca showcases remarkable pre-Columbian artifacts, including an extraordinary tomb display featuring 500+ pieces of gold and turquoise jewelry, alongside traditional handicrafts that support local artisans.
Frommer's "The tomb contained 12 to 14 corpses and some 500 pieces of jewelry and art, making use of 3.6 kilograms (8 lb.) of gold and turquoise, conch shell, amber, and obsidian." Full review
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Two tours a week are in English (100 pesos); ask for info at the front desk.
Afar Magazine "This handicraft shop in the center of Oaxaca is run by a group of women artisans. It's one of the best places in town to purchase well-priced handicrafts, and it's satisfying to know that..." Full review
