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Located 5 minutes from Best Western Hotel
San Jorge, The museum offers a wide
perspective of Yaqui culture having among
its objectives rescuing, preserving,
investigating and spreading the culture and
way of life of the Yaquis.
As well as stimulating in the state's
population the rediscovery of historical,
linguistic and ethnic values of the Yaquis.
Another objective is to show Sonoran
children and teens the particular
characteristics of Yaqui personality and the
richness of their folklore.
Another important objective is to raise
consciousness among Sonorans in regards to
the development of historical events of the
Yaquis as well as the important influence
that they had in the formation of groups and
classes that constitute the regions current
society.
This is made more accessible thanks to
visual and interesting scenes of daily life
of the population of said tribe, mounted
with the instruments, tools and original
clothing that has been with them since
ancient times and distinguish them on and
international level. So we recommend that on
your next visit to Cajeme you include in
your schedule the Yaqui Museum. The Yaqui
Museum opened its doors on July 13 1985 and
is located on Allende and 5 de Febrero
streets with hours from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Monday through Friday. |
