| Los Tuxtlas have been inhabited for more than 7,000 years and possibly the first Mesoamerican civilization originated here. Numerous archaeological sites have been and are being discovered. Los Tuxtlas are fortunate to have several museums in this small region. Of course they are not as magnificent as the museums in Mexico City or Xalapa, but they are worth a visit because they show the love that local people have for their history. Unfortunately many of the best quality pieces found in the Tuxtlas have found homes outside the area. |
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Museums around Catemaco
| Casa de Cultura, San Andres Tuxtla 8 miles from Catemaco, selection of locally found artifacts |
| Tres Zapotes Museum and archaeological zone Santiago Tuxtla 31 miles from Catemaco |
| Museo Tuxteco, Santiago Tuxtla 17 miles from Catemaco home of both the largest and smallest Olmec heads ever found |
| Outdoor Museums Stone carvings at Tepeyaga, Las Margaritas Archaeological zone, etc. throughout Los Tuxtlas |
| Museo Regional Comunidad Indigena General Emiliano Zapata Santa Rosa Loma Larga, Hueyapan de Ocampo about 16 miles south of Catemaco |
| Regional Museum of San Andres Tuxtla The newest museum in Los Tuxtlas, opening early 2008 8 miles from Catemaco |
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