Museo de la Laca and the Santo Domingo monastery

The building with two courtyards was restored between 1999 and 2002 to become a community and cultural center, with the Museo de la Laca, founded in 1952, moved inside to take up much of the upper floor.

The former monastery complex was built along with the Santo Domingo church on a small hill overlooking the Grijalva River, in the second half of the 16th century, attributed to Pedro de Barrientos and Juan Alonso.

There was a form of it in the pre Hispanic period called “maque” ” evidence of which was found in the La Garrafa Cave in Chiapas.

Painting ceramics and other household items in bright colors and intricate designs did have a long history in the Mesoamerican period.

This seed is toasted and ground then pressed for its oil, which is then mixed with a waxy substance from the female of the Coccus axin insect species.

Lacquered items include gourds (often used as bowls or storage containers), toys, wood boxes and furniture as shown in the museum.

There is also a hall dedicated to the history of the building, and one to a permanent display of photographs, as well as a store selling local crafts including lacquered items.

[3] Regular events include workshops for children and adults in folk dance, marimba, painting, writings and recycling.