The 10 Best Specialty Museums in Cusco Region, Peru

April 12, 2022 Malia Yoakum

Cusco, also spelled Cuzco (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkusko]; Quechua: Qusqu suyu), is a region in Peru. It is bordered by the Ucayali Region on the north; the Madre de Dios and Puno regions on the east; the Arequipa Region on the south; and the Apurímac, Ayacucho and Junín regions on the west. Its capital is Cusco, the capital of the Inca Empire.
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1. Museo de los Pueblos de Paucartambo

Plaza Kukuli S/N Paucartambo, Cusco Peru http://www.facebook.com/museodelospueblosdepaucartambo.cusco.7
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Museo de los Pueblos de Paucartambo

2. Hyper Real Walt Wizard Museum - CUSCO

Plaza Regocijo, Cusco Peru +51 923 258 808 http://www.facebook.com/waltwizard/
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Hyper Real Walt Wizard Museum - CUSCO

Hyper Real museum of lifesizes statues from the world of entertainment , we use SILICONE MEDICAL GRADE more realistic than Wax , our statues are lifelike , every pore on the face is made each by each , our works are in the collection of Sylvester Stallone , Hulk Hogan , Carlos Slim ...

3. Casa Museo De Tupac Amaru

Tinta 08243 Peru http://casadetupacamaru.munitinta.gob.pe
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Casa Museo De Tupac Amaru

Museum built on the old house of the Revelde Tupac Amaru II Indigenous, which was one of the largest indigenous relics in South America. The museum presents some original structures of the door of the house, as well as, many paintings representing the campaign of Tupac Amaru. You can also see the cultural riquizas of the region, such as typical costumes, agricultural products, etc.

4. Museo de Arte Precolombino

Plaza de las Nazarenas 231, Cusco 08000 Peru +51 84 595092 [email protected] http://mapcusco.pe
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Museo de Arte Precolombino

The Museum of Pre-Columbian Art - MAP Cusco is an experience that allows you to discover the mystical art of ancient Peru. It houses and exhibits admirable objects for its history and aesthetics, created by women and men of the Andes, more than three thousand years ago until the sixteenth century, in the territory where Peru is located nowadays. The 400 pieces exhibited in the MAP Cusco, located in the historic Casona Cabrera, a few blocks from the Plaza de Armas, are part of the collection of the Larco Museum, considered one of the best 20 museums in the world. The MAP Cusco, managed by the BBVA Foundation, offers the possibility of exploring its ten rooms with audio guides in three languages: Spanish, English and French. The narratives will bring the visitor closer to the worldview that defined the beliefs of the ancient Peruvians. The visitor can also enjoy MAP Café tasting the incomparable flavor of Peruvian cuisine in a magical and peaceful setting.

Reviewed By Cartagena2019 - Cartagena, Colombia

This is a private museum, extremely well organized and exhibits are arranged with great care in rooms. It is recommended to first see a short film in the studio before starting your tour. All exhibits are master pieces, silver, gold, shells, wooden and ceramic sculptures. It is interesting to note that the museum has one of the finest restaurants in Cusco: MAP It is recommended to follow the visit which will last no more than two hours to the Museum of the Incas which is only about three minutes walk down towards Plaza de Armas

5. Planetarium Cusco

Reserva eco turistica privada Llaullipata Km 2 carretera Sacsayhuamán, Cusco 0084 Peru +51 974 782 692 [email protected] http://www.planetariumcusco.com
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Planetarium Cusco

We are an Cultural interpretation center about how the Andean people understand the skies. The explanation in two rooms give us a great perspective, in dome we learn about southern sky and finally, if weather allows, we enjoy some stargazing!

Reviewed By oshawkat

Fantastic experience! Our guide (Ann Marie I think) was very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and passionate about the topic. Learned about the southern sky, Incan astronomy, and got to see many stars first hand using the telescope. Fascinating to see how the Incans used the stars to predict agriculture! The blankets and hot tea were much appreciated (it gets chilly up there in the wet season)!

6. 100% Peru museo vivo

Calle Mariscal Castilla # 381, Cusco 51 Peru +51 942 728 486 [email protected]
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Learn about the 13 most wonderful products of Peru in a unique and interactive experience.

7. ChocoMuseo

Plaza Regocijo 216 Plaza de Armas del Cusco, Cusco 08002 Peru +51 84 244765 [email protected] http://www.chocomuseo.com/peru/cusco/
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ChocoMuseo

Are you a chocolate lover? Come and live a truly chocolate experience at ChocoMuseo! In our chocolate museum you will uncover all the cocoa secrets while you taste the best artisanal chocote made with the best organic Peruvian beans! Further more, get ready to make your own chocolate in our Chocolate Workshops or be ready to drink the best of our coffee or chocolate delights in our cafeteria! Please notice we have another 3 locations: - On the same square, opposite corner: the factory, - on plaza de armas on the left of the cathedral, -by the 12 corner stone

Reviewed By 79nancyw

If you love chocolate, want to learn all about chocolate and take a class in chocolate making, then this is the place for you. Located in the heart of Cusco, Peru, Choco Museo is a great find to add a distinctive dimension to your travels in Peru. You can drop in anytime and learn about the fascinating process of plant to product and then sign up for a chocolate cooking class. The class is instructive, fun AND you get to make your own molded chocolates. Instructors are easily understood and have a wealth of information and experience in the process of chocolate making and enjoying.

8. Museo de Pisac

Avenida Amazonas and Avenida Zamalloa, Pisac Peru +51 985 632 156 https://www.facebook.com/MUSEO-De-PISAC-553924298079013/
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Museo de Pisac

9. Museo Inkariy

Km. 53 Carretera Cusco Calca, Urubamba Peru +51 984 666 698 [email protected] http://www.museoinkariy.com
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Museo Inkariy

Inkariy offers a dynamic experience, through artistic installations that represent more than five thousand years of history; from Caral to the Inkas.

Reviewed By dimacdonald - Welland, Canada

Herman our Tour Guide made this museum story come alive and so interesting for us. The museum is amazing and the historical info was so extensive we really learned a lot about Peru. The lunch was incredible too....Thank you!

10. Museo y Catacumbas Del Convento San Francisco de Asis Del Cusco

Plaza San Francisco S/N Al Costado Del Colegio Nacional de Ciencias, Cusco Peru +51 84 221361 http://www.museocatacumbascusco.com/
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Museo y Catacumbas Del Convento San Francisco de Asis Del Cusco

Reviewed By AndyF430 - Devizes, United Kingdom

I only went in here by accident, thinking it was just a small church. In fact it's a museum and catacombs. S15 to get in, which includes an English-speaking guide. It's two stories with cloisters, choir, library, refectotu, chapels and a huge beautiful church. Only 3 brothers left - it once housed 180. Rebuilt/ restored after 1650 & 1950 earthquakes, but there is a LOT of original carvings & religious artwork, chests, manuscripts/ books. It also boasts one of the (allegedly) biggest paintings in South America. The church is decorated (relatively) simply but is huge & very impressive. A real find.

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