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Archeological Museum of Father Le Paige

Gustavo Le Paige 380, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile
56 55 851002
4.0 of 5 stars 49 Reviews
Type: Museums
Description: Established in 1955 by Belgian priest Gustavo Le Paige, this vital museum covers 11,000 years of Atacameña culture.
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Le Tignet, France
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

It's surprising that in such a small town there should be such an excellent museum. If you have any interest in the area, don't miss it. More

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Montreal, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012

Take a guided tour Its worth it. We visited after doing all the excursions and it was very instructive More

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San José, Costa Rica
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2012

Great gift shop. It can give you a deeper understanding of your visit and will take very little time. More

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STGO
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012

The price is not very unexpensive for what it is. It takes an hour, or a bit more to visit, and the Le Paige section should be more prominent More

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Sao Paulo
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

Although small, the museum has a lot of information and it's a good place to learn more about the desert and andean cultures. worth the visit - near is a typical fair and also some cafes. Good to rest from the hikkings. More

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New Jersey
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

The museum was well planned and probably best for children. The exhibits are informative, but, for the most part, the works, remains, etc. were barely average. More

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Paris, France
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2012

A glimpse at teh ancient culture of teh region, going back more than a hundred centuries. Well presented! More

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Lausanne
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 25, 2012

We had a guided tour. The guide was very scripted but seemed quite knowledgable. The exhibits are good but not well lit so the guide was essential. . More

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Portugal
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11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012

The commitment of Pere Gustave Le Paige allows us to follow the history of the Originary People in this region. Thousands of years pass through our eyes showing how mankind is amazing. Lots of stalls provide us with a fabulous variety of documentation, ceramics, cloths, etc. Don't miss it during your stay in San Pedro de Atacama! More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012

amazing museum for such a small town, the building is impressive and the exhibits are wonderfully presented More

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