Puno, Peru
Ilave 581
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+51 981908686
Good for kidsToiletsNo restaurant
Really interesting museum about the history and current use of coca, with good English descriptions and a lot of information on local customs. There is a special exhibitions of costumes that are used in Puno's Candelaria festival on the first floor. S/10 entry.
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Very interesting history of the use of Coca....and the misuse of the processed products. You will learn about the proper use if this is incredible plant by native Americans. Wish I could take some home. It's loaded with calcium. Who knew!?
It’s a small three floor museum. Mostly boards show the Coca culture and history. But plenty of information. Third floor is display major costume for Puno area dances. I was welcomed heartedly. When I got to the third floor the museum staff tried to let me know that I could choose one set of the displayed costume to try on. She also took pictures for me with my cellphone. It’s a lovely experience.
AWESOME PLACE! The history of the folklore and coca is just breathtaking,100% recommend
Simple museum, gives an overview of the history and use of coca, which was quite informative. Explanations in Spanish and English. The upper floor also has some traditional clothing to show, less interesting given the lack of explanations. You also get a free coca tea. 30-60min for a visit
Interesting, but the information content is shocking for a Museum. Sometimes doubtful, others plain wrong, referencing Wikipedia as their source (??!!). The carnaval costumes were the best part.
Great little museum, really interesting. Appreciated the included mate de coca.
Interesting would recommend if you are in the area
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