Description

Experience a guided tour to the historic Larco Museum, one of the best museums in the world Explore over 45,000 archaeological artifacts from pre-Inca cultures Uncover intriguing pieces of erotic art housed within the museum Conclude your visit with a traditional lunch at the Café del Museo WHAT TO EXPECT Enter the traditional Pueblo Libre district and discover the renowned Larco Museum. Nestled within a viceregal mansion that's built atop a 7th-century pre-Columbian pyramid, this museum was established by Rafael Larco Hoyle in 1926. Your visit to the Larco Museum offers an enlightening journey through over 5 thousand years of highly developed cultures that thrived before the Inca Empire. The museum boasts an extensive collection of pre-Hispanic gold and silver artifacts, along with intriguing pieces of erotic art. With over 45,000 archaeological artifacts on display, it provides a comprehensive testament to 5 millennia of Peruvian history. After immersively exploring the museum, you'll have the opportunity to browse the museum shop for keepsakes. Your cultural excursion will then conclude with a delightful lunch at the Café del Museo restaurant, where you can reflect on your enrichening experience while savouring flavours dance on your palate.