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  • Rita G
    2 contributions
    Amazing Night Under the Stars
    We booked last minute and the operators were super accommodating. Really easy to meet in the center of town. Engaging speakers who were passionate about the stars. It was a cold night and they gave us blankets which was amazing. Would recommend to anyone before heading out on Inca Trail or interested in the universe.
    Review of: Planetarium Cusco
    Written September 21, 2023
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  • Dharun Arasu
    Auckland Central, New Zealand84 contributions
    A place to learn about Peruvian History of chocolate
    A great place to learn about the history of Peruvian Chocolate and to buy some Chocolates. The Museum is comparatively small but they have managed to utilise all the spaces and also conduct workshops. They have a wide range of chocolates, Chocolate powder, lip balm etc
    Review of: ChocoMuseo Cusco
    Written May 9, 2023
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  • Jorge D
    2 contributions
    Amazing/quality locally sourced products.
    Amazing selection of high quality artifacts made/sourced locally. Great help/suggestions while shopping. Melissa, Yaja, y Anelhi were amazing during our trip. We came back again to buy some gifts and ceramic decorations for our home. We’re so thrilled to be going home with such amazing treasures.
    Review of: Ekekos - Arte & Colores
    Written July 30, 2023
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  • BestRegards FromFar
    Cape Town Central, South Africa421 contributions
    Definitely worth a visit!!
    Peru is so much more than the Inca’s!
    This lovely museum showcases wonderful art made by the Incas but also by pre-Inca civilizations. Explanations are well done, in Spanish, English and French. Definitely worth a visit!
    Review of: Museo de Arte Precolombino
    Written September 23, 2023
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  • THill
    3 contributions
    exceptional
    Wow, what a splendid display of traditional weaving and beyond. Maximo was there and came to say hello to me. Made my day to speak to him about his weaving and learn about his techniques in weaving. If you love color and history pre Inca, this is the place to be. His imagination is endless. Each piece is a story and just so magical in the presentation of color and stitch detail.
    Review of: Museo Maximo Laura
    Written October 5, 2022
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  • Athena53
    Kansas City, MO1,730 contributions
    Interesting History
    This was one of the suggestions our guide made for independent activities and it was worth a visit. Make sure you get your ticket at the ticket office on the ground level because they'll want to see it when you get up to the second floor!

    There was a lot of good documentation showing Macchu Picchu before it was cleared of overgrowth and put back into use as a tourist stop over 100 years ago. Exhibits also included much material from Inca burial sites and surrounding areas. While most of the information panels included English translations (which I appreciated) they were sometimes abbreviated versions of the Spanish ones.

    Gift shop area included local crafts and a woman who was making them as you watched.

    Well worth a visit.
    Review of: Museo Inka
    Written May 27, 2023
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  • vastvc
    Poulsbo, WA35 contributions
    Authentic Crafts from Peru's Amazon Region
    My wife and I are interested in authentic, locally made, artisan crafts when we travel, rather than the run-of the-mill souvenirs found in many tourist shops. Xapiri didn't disappoint!

    The crafts are beautiful, and the staff incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. We returned multiple times to purchase gifts for ourselves and family, and to just browse the intricate arts.

    The shop's mission is to promote, and help support the culture, of the indigenous tribes living in the Amazon. They have an extensive library, and many videos, on the people, areas and the making of particular crafts. Think fair trade when much of the profits are returned to the artisans and local communities.

    We purchased a fishing net, a painting, a maraca and a clay 'Tapir' figurine. All beautiful!

    We spoke mostly with Maria, a university student who is in her last semester of earning a degree in Archeology. She couldn't have been more gracious in answering all our questions about the items and how best to package them to either pack in our luggage or have shipped.

    What a wonderful experience! Highly recommended!!
    Review of: Xapiri Ground
    Written October 6, 2022
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  • OnAir757130
    Aylesbury, UK40 contributions
    Worth a visit
    Museum in cusco around the history of civilisations in the area.
    Limited information avaliable in english which is disapointing but still interesting to look at the artifacts.
    A lot of pottery but worth a visit for the end exhibits - inca skills and skeletons
    Review of: Museo Historico Regional
    Written June 24, 2023
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  • James W
    Atlanta, GA9 contributions
    Incredible Architecture
    Jaw dropping architecture. We freely walked around inside the church before the tour. It is just stunning, the immense detail and sheer size is amazing. They were holding mass as we arrived and did not mind at all us walking around, partly bc its so big. The tour then gives you access to the adjascent rooms and corridors. The catacombs were cool too, note that it is very musty down there and with bones of literally thousands of people.
    Review of: Museo y Catacumbas Del Convento San Francisco de Asis Del Cusco
    Written July 3, 2023
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  • MDTraveler2010
    Crofton, MD166 contributions
    Interesting.
    Interesting small museum in Cusco near Plaza de Armas. Has trunks that missionaries used to teach the bible and lots of artwork. Worth an hour or so.
    Review of: Museo de Vida Monástica - Monasterio de Santa Catalina del Cusco
    Written October 2, 2022
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  • ArenJo
    Saint Cloud, FL820 contributions
    Free, Interesting exhibits, great store
    The best part of this place is the large variety of coca products for sale in the gift shop. Good prices on them too.
    Review of: Museo De La Coca
    Written November 11, 2019
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  • Companion10901991815
    1 contribution
    I liked this place with some special art designs. Hilario's signature is long neck images with unusual breast placement.
    I liked this place with some special art designs. Hilario's signature is long neck images with unusual breast placement. Worth a view if you are near by.
    Review of: Hilario Mendivil Museum (Museo de Hilario Mendivil)
    Written June 15, 2023
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  • lucycan
    San Diego, CA3,379 contributions
    Interesting
    Very interesting history. This was purchased from the US in the 1800s and shipped with a statue of Geronimo on top. Seemed everyone though it was OK since it looked like a "native". It was not until later they replaced the statue. The statue is NOT of a specific person but rather a generic representation.
    Review of: Monumento Pachacuteq
    Written November 13, 2022
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  • Esther B
    33 contributions
    Great m,useum
    Walking into this museum you can see the great patios from the old houses in Cusco. The tile work is amazing and the pieces donated by Mr. Orihuela Yabar are a great treasure for the Archdiocese of Cusco.
    Walking in the rooms gives you an idea on how people used the artifacts and how the pictures decorated with gold leaf make the room extraordinary and beautiful.
    Review of: Museo Palacio Arzobispal
    Written September 9, 2019
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  • emat822
    Scotland, UK217 contributions
    Free and informative
    The staff are helpful and friendly and they seemed pleased that people were visiting. Lockers are provided for bags and cameras are permitted. We would have liked more about the Incas but the experience was very worthwhile.
    Review of: Casa Garcilaso
    Written November 27, 2019
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