Casa de la Cultura

Northeast Mexico


Located in the former home of Venustiano Carranza, a revolutionary leader turned Mexican president, this simple museum has a small but interesting display of ancient objects unearthed in the area. Items include arrowheads, hunting tools and jewelry.


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