Chilpancingo de los Bravo: Attractions and more...
In the city of Chilpancingo, the main attraction is the Regional Museum with archaeological and historical exhibits. The Government Palace with murals illustrating Mexican history is worth visiting too. Another noteworthy monument is the Asuncion Parish Church. The eco-friendly could visit the Zoological Garden.
Close to Chilpancingo is the town of Chilapa, one-time state capital, which boasts of a sixteenth-century Augustinian Monastery and a Cathedral. You could also visit the town of Olinalá, famous for its lacquer-work.
For an interesting experience, visit the Juxtlahuaca Caves, limestone caves that contain 3000-year-old pottery work and paintings made by the Olmec Indians. Located close to the small picturesque village of Acatlán are the Oxtotitlán Caves, stalactite caves, with paintings dated between 900–700 B.C.
Make sure you visit the Handicrafts Centre to purchase local arts and crafts.
