Located in what was the convent of La Merced, is this wonderful and interesting museum of a fossil resin that has served as an icon and inspiration for Chiapas Artisans: Amber, the most characteristic gem of Chiapas. Miners, artisans and merchants from the municipality of Simojovel had the initiative to create this space for the exhibition and sale of such an appreciated Chiapas jewel; whose themes, contents and collections were built from their ideas, experiences, contributions and enriching proposals.

Amber, the most characteristic gem of Chiapas, is exhibited here in its different presentations: carved pieces, jewelry, and objects of great artisan value. Amber has been used by man throughout history as a ceremonial offering, protection, for medicinal purposes and as raw material to make amulets, jewelry and art objects; in addition to providing important information about extinct life, through the study of its encrustations.

In the different spaces, visitors are shown the Amber from its origin, countries where deposits existed and exist, how it was formed, how it is extracted, all the pre-Hispanic and current uses.

The Chiapas Amber Museum is inaugurated on December 4, 2000. It is the only one of its kind in America and one of the few in the world. It has more than 300 pieces on display, both raw and pieces that have been made by artisans and have been awarded prizes in the state amber contest.

Address: Calle Diego de Mazariegos, in the former convent of the Church of La Merced
Telephone: (967) 678 9716
Website: http://www.museodelambar.com.mx
Email: lunabdoctor@gmail.com
Manager and/or person in charge: Dr. Bibiano Luna Castro