The objective of the Pro-Reconstruction Board of the Ex-Convent of La Merced (PPREXCOM) was to create a space in which the wonderful gem of Chiapas is shown to the world.

This space is called MUSEO DEL AMBAR DE CHIAPAS, cataloged as a Science Museum, it was inaugurated on December 4, 2000. Until today it is the only Museum in Mexico and in continental America dedicated one hundred percent to the theme of amber and exhibits works made in amber by renowned artisans or artists dedicated to sculpting this stone, in addition to the esoteric meaning of protection of the gem, since traditionally amber has been used to prevent very young children from giving them the "evil eye" and against all bad energy.