Guanajuato Museum of Mummies
Gawp in horror at over 100 mummies in the Guanajuato Museum of Mummies, that first began its collection in 1865 and highlights the Mexican obsession with death. Unusual amounts of lime and clay in the local soil halted decomposition.
The mummies were disinterred and brought to the museum from the nearby Panteón de Santa Paula, that was opened in 1861.
| Venue Information: | Guanajuato Museum of Mummies |
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| Full Name: | Guanajuato Museum of Mummies,Guanajuato,Mexico |
| Cost: | MX$50; students MX$35; 6-12s MX$30; seniors MX$15 |
| Opening Hours: | Daily 9am-6pm |
| Address: | Explanada del Panteón Municipal 3600 |
| Directions: | In the west of Guanajuato, near the Panteón Municipal Santa Paula. By Bus: 10 minutes from Avenida Juárez on any bus that says 'Momias'. |
| Contact Details: | Guanajuato Museum of Mummies |
| Email: | museomomias@guanajuatocapital.gob.mx |
| Phone: | +52 (473) 732 0639 |
| Other Information: | Guanajuato Museum of Mummies |
| Website: | Guanajuato Museum of Mummies Website |
| Name: | Fondo Nacional de Fomento al Turismo (FONATUR) |
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| Location: | Mexico |
| Address: | 22nd Floor, Insurgentes Sur 800, Colonia del Valle, 03100 México DF, Mexico |
| Phone: | +52 5 687 2697 or +52 250 01 23 01 53 (travel hotline) |
| Fax: | +52 5 687 5052 |
| Name: | Mexico Tourist Office |
| Location: | Mexico |
| Address: | 22nd Floor, Insurgentes sur 800, Colonia del Valle, 03100 Mexico DF, Mexico |
| Email: | info@mexicotravel.co.uk |
| Phone: | +52 (01) 5 687 0567 or +44 (0) 20 7488 9392 (UK) |
| Fax: | +52 (01) 5 687 0568 |
