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One of the best museums I have visited in Cusco. It is somewhat rustic and old but it has a large collection of objects that shows the pre-Columbian history of Peru in a chronological way.
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Date of experience: January 2021
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Don't miss this museum in Cusco. Inka history is amazing. You can see the museum in about 1.5 hours.
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Date of experience: March 2019
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Wasn’t impressed. Some nice artifacts but there are better museums to see them in. Not well organized and looks like I built the displays. Was champ and easy to walk through if you have the time.
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Date of experience: January 2020
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I was quite surprised to find myself bored in an Inkan museum. The rich culture and heritage of the Inka empire is somewhat lost in its 20 rooms, with many displays of artifacts lacking any meaningful description. Moreover, some displays aren’t even translated into English- frustrating since Cusco is one of Peru’s most visited cities. I would have liked to see more effort put into the displays- perhaps some interactive displays and more detailed descriptions. Unfortunately, this was my most disappointing stop in Cusco.…
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Date of experience: January 2020
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Acknowledging that a visit to the Imperial city of Cusco is pretty much all about the Inkas, a visit this museum borders on the essential. The exhibits build up slowly from pre-Inka times and by the end you will have a good understanding and feel for the greatest empire of the Americas and its legacy. Allow one and a half hours; entrance charge is a modest 10 Soles for tourists, and S/.5 for Peruvian nationals.…
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Date of experience: January 2020
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