Museo Regional del Sureste de Petén

The Museo Regional del Sureste de Petén is a museum in Dolores that brings together pottery and stone sculptures from 22 archaeological sites in the region. The collection spans from early settlement periods to the arrival of Spanish conquistadors, showing how people in this area lived across centuries.

The museum was founded in 2005 to preserve artifacts discovered during regional development projects. This establishment marked an important moment to bring together and make accessible the archaeological treasures of the area.

The collection displays Maya ceramics and stone objects showing daily rituals and mythological scenes. You can see how ancient people expressed their gods and cosmic ideas through craftsmanship.

The museum is located in Dolores and is open to visitors Tuesday through Sunday with free admission for everyone. Plan enough time to explore objects from various sites and read the labels that provide context.

A ceramic bowl displays a mythological scene linking a deity with the moon through intricate carving. This piece shows how ancient civilization expressed their relationship to the cosmos through artistic means.