Centro Cultural de la Raza

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AHJ0B3 The Centro Cultural de la Raza Balboa Park San Diego California Centro Cultural de la Raza

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The center hosts powerful exhibitions of Mexican and Native American art, including temporary exhibits of contemporary indigenous artwork, dance, theater and musical performances. The round, steel building, originally a water tank, is impressively painted with 240 feet of murals. It's on the edge of the main museum area of Balboa Park.

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