Museo Arqueológico Rafael Larco Herrera
Museo Arqueológico Rafael Larco Herrera
Museo Arqueológico Rafael Larco Herrera (Av. Bolivar 1515, Pueblo Libre, Lima) – founded in 1926, the Larco Museum is a worthy destination for those who intend on visiting archeological sites like Machu Picchu. Housed within a 18th century vice-royal mansion, this museum features a fascinating collection of artifacts that go back thousands of years (covering the various civilizations that thrived in Peru well before the arrival of the Incas). Its gold & silver collection alone is astonishing, while its ancient erotic artifacts are unforgettable. Admission: S/. 30. (adult), S. 25 (seniors), S.15 (students). Hours: 9 am 10 pm (daily). See the museum’s website for more details, including its guided tours: www.museolarco.org