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Casa de la Zacatecana
This is a finely restored 17th-century home with a lovely collection of 18th- and 19th-century furniture and decorations (and its own murder mystery – skeletons were discovered in the basement).
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Playa Carrizalillo
Small Carrizalillo beach, west of the center, is in a cove reached by a stairway of 157 steps. It’s popular for swimming, bodyboarding and beginners surfing, and has a line of palapa (thatch-roofed) beach bars.
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Bahía Chachacual
Inaccessible by land, Chachacual has two beaches: the easterly Playa La India is one of Huatulco’s most beautiful beaches and one of the area’s best places for snorkeling. No comedores (restaurants) here.
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Museo Nacional de la Máscara
Displays an interesting collection of ceremonial masks from across Mexico and around the world. There are good descriptions in English and interesting videos of dances performed during festivals in communities.
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Orquidario
Near the convention center, about 1.5km south of the city center, theres a worthwhile Orchid House, which exhibits nearly 3000 species of wild and hybrid orchid. The orchids bloom best in April, May and October.
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Museo Jsotz’ Levetik
The small thatched-roofed Museo Jsotz’ Levetik , three blocks below the central basketball court, covers local culture and has some fine textiles and musical instruments, but operates an erratic schedule.
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Museo de la Tortura
Displaying European torture instruments from the 14th to 19th centuries, including a metal-spiked interrogation chair and the menacing skull splitter, this museum has surefire appeal to the morbidly curious.
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Templo de San Antonio
A crazy quilt of architectural styles built around 1900 by self-taught architect Refugio Reyes. San Antonios interior is highly ornate, with huge round paintings and intricate decoration highlighted in gold.
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Teatro Cervantes
It has a full schedule of performances during the Cervantino festival and less-regular shows at other times. Statues of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza grace the small Plaza Allende, in front of the theater.
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Palacio Legislativo
On the north side of the Plaza de la Liberación, next to the Museo Regional, is the Palacio Legislativo. Distinguished by thick stone columns in its interior courtyard, this is where the state congress meets.
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Other Face of Mexico Gallery
This fascinating private collection of more than 500 masks provides an excellent context of the Mexican mask tradition. It is open by appointment only (call 415-154-43-24). The admission fee goes to charity.
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Hotel Santa Clara
The Hotel Santa Clara was built by Diego de Mazariegos, the Spanish conqueror of Chiapas. His coat of arms is engraved above the main portal. The house is a rare secular example of plateresque style in Mexico.
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Catedral Metropolitano de Monterrey
Just north of Marco is the baroque facade of the Catedral Metropolitano de Monterrey , built in stages between about 1725 and the 1890s. The neon cross at the top just doesn’t seem out of place in Monterrey.
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Museo de la Marimba
On the Jardín de la Marimba, this small museum showcases 100 years of this ubiquitous instrument, with both antique and modern models on display and a photo exhibition of the most revered marimba performers.
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Onilikan
This tiny distillery brews up delicious liquors from mango, agave and coffee, among other things. Its in the heart of the Zona Dorada, and you can just drop in for a friendly short explanation and free tasting.
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Casa de Cultura
Located in the former home of Venustiano Carranza, a revolutionary leader involved in the overthrow of Porfirio Díaz, this museum has a small but interesting display of ancient objects unearthed in the area.
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Playa Tortugas
One of the busiest beaches around, with loud music, cheap restaurants, deck chair and umbrella hire and a bungee jump (US$35). Access from the ferry terminal, where there is free parking if you can find a spot.
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Museo Nacional de la Estampa
Devoted to the graphic arts, this museum has thematic exhibits from its collection of more than 12,000 prints. The museum also does interesting temporary expositions that showcase works from Mexico and abroad.
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La Venta archaeological zone
Though most monuments from La Venta are at Villahermosa’s Parque-Museo La Venta, this ancient Olmec ceremonial site still fascinates as the largest and most important ‘capital’ of Mexico’s mother culture.
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Playa Caracol
Next to the Isla Mujeres ferry dock, this tiny stretch of sand is probably the least inviting, but you can head left when you hit the water to get to the lovely beach ‘belonging’ to the Hotel Riu. No parking.
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