One of the most interesting exhibits was a model of a Lacandon god house - the place where all the important Lacandon religious ceremonies are held. The model has been created by Lacandon kids who in the process got to know more about their own culture. Now, it is on display in the museum, allowing a glimpse at a space that is usually very much not open to visitors.
Wandering through the streets of San Cristóbal, I noticed that the city - like so many others founded by the Spanish - is needlessly littered with churches. There was at least one at each and every square, and of course one on each of the hills. I'll admit that the churches in San Cristóbal are very well-maintained and quite beautiful, but still - the sheer amount of churches seems excessive, especially when keeping in mind that they were built as a means to oppress the indigenous population. To give you an impression of the size and magnificence of some of them, here are a few pictures. This, for example, is the cathedral...
... the church of Santa Lucia...
... and, finally, the church of Santo Domingo:
