Museo Jtatik Samuel

Museo Jtatik Samuel is a museum dedicated to indigenous history in Chiapas and the life of Bishop Samuel Ruiz García. The building contains multiple exhibition spaces with textiles, clothing, and historical materials from different indigenous communities.

The building marks a location where significant agreements were reached following armed conflict in the region during the 1800s. This site holds importance in the story of how indigenous communities and colonial structures intersected in Chiapas.

The textile displays show how indigenous communities have preserved their traditions through weaving and patterns that carry local meaning. Walking through these collections, you notice how each region developed its own distinctive color combinations and designs.

The museum is centrally located in San Cristóbal de las Casas and easy to reach on foot. You should allow time to walk through each exhibition area at a comfortable pace.

The collection includes reproductions of artworks that depicted social divisions and relationships during colonial times. These materials offer a rare window into how people understood hierarchy and status in that era.

Location: San Cristóbal de las Casas

Address: Carretera a, San Juan Chamula Km. 1, San Martin, 29247 Chis.

Phone: +529671125353

Website: https://facebook.com/MUSEO-Jtatik-Samuel-1541101406173254

GPS coordinates: 16.75129,-92.66520

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:21