Zoque Museum
The Zoque Museum of Copoya was inaugurated in 2006. The purpose of this venue is to appreciate the elements that identify the Zoque Culture, to admire the different dances they performed and the clothing they wore, as well as the history of this ethnic group.
In the museum we can also see the dwelling, which traditionally has a thatched roof, wattle-and-daub walls, and a dirt floor. Today, this type of home is only found in the more remote hamlets, as it has been replaced by constructions of sheet metal, cement, brick, and stone.
The houses have a yard or plot where a wide variety of fruit is grown: mangoes, limes, oranges, custard apples, bananas, flowers, and plants for medicinal and culinary use. Generally, the dwelling is rectangular in shape with a single room that has a smaller annex used as a kitchen.
Beside the museum you can also see photos of the different customs, traditions, beliefs, and legends. The Zoque Museum has workshops where you can learn to play the drum and the flute, the regional music of the Zoques, as well as an audiovisual area and a library. Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00. Address: Av. Central and 1a. Oriente. Col. Copoya.
In the museum we can also see the dwelling, which traditionally has a thatched roof, wattle-and-daub walls, and a dirt floor. Today, this type of home is only found in the more remote hamlets, as it has been replaced by constructions of sheet metal, cement, brick, and stone.
The houses have a yard or plot where a wide variety of fruit is grown: mangoes, limes, oranges, custard apples, bananas, flowers, and plants for medicinal and culinary use. Generally, the dwelling is rectangular in shape with a single room that has a smaller annex used as a kitchen.
Beside the museum you can also see photos of the different customs, traditions, beliefs, and legends. The Zoque Museum has workshops where you can learn to play the drum and the flute, the regional music of the Zoques, as well as an audiovisual area and a library. Hours: Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00. Address: Av. Central and 1a. Oriente. Col. Copoya.
