Mexico is up in arms over a misconceived religious ceremony practiced on the magnificent statuary within the Olmec museum in Villahermosa, Tabasco. I'm not sure whether they are extra peeved because of the use of grape juice or the participation of a gringa.
Anyway, the museum is about 4 hours south of Catemaco and a totally enjoyable place to visit. Here are some photos from a recent trip, including a stop at La Venta, the source for most of the museum's pieces. You'll notice some duplicate monumental monuments. The fakes are sometimes hard to tell because they are unmarked and look the same. Anyone want to buy a genuine Rolex Olmec head?
Link: US woman charged with defacing Mexican sculpture
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