Lima: 3-hour visit to the Larco museum
Price from: $70* USD
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Group size
1 – 9 people
Activity level
Easy
Duration
3 Hours
Departures
Daily
Recommended age
18 years old
Larco Museum: A Journey Through Peruvian History
The Larco Museum is a museum located in downtown Lima, Peru. It is known for its collection of pre-Columbian art, which includes over 45,000 pieces.
During this day tour, you will visit the Larco Museum and learn about Peruvian history. You will also have the opportunity to see up close some of the most impressive pieces in the collection, including ceramics, gold, silver, and textiles.
This tour is a great way to learn about Peruvian culture and history. You will see up close some of the country’s most important pieces and discover how ancient Peruvians lived and worked.
3-Hour Larco Museum Tour Overview
The Larco Museum is a museum located in downtown Lima, Peru. It is known for its collection of pre-Columbian art, which includes over 45,000 pieces. The collection spans from the pre-Incan era to the Incan Empire, and includes ceramics, gold, silver, textiles, and much more.
The Larco Museum is a must-see for any visitor to Lima. It is a great way to learn about the history and culture of Peru.
Here are some of the highlights of the Larco Museum Tour:
- The Ceramics Collection: The Larco Museum’s ceramics collection is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. It includes pieces from all over Peru, dating from the Chavín culture (900-200 BC) to the Inca Empire (1400-1533 AD).
- The Gold Collection: The Larco Museum’s gold collection is also world-renowned. It includes jewelry, figurines, and other objects made of gold, silver, and other precious metals.
- The Textile Collection: The Larco Museum’s textile collection is another treasure trove. It includes textiles from all over Peru, dating from pre-Incan times to the colonial era.
- The Erotic Ceramics Collection: The Larco Museum is also known for its collection of erotic ceramics. These ceramics, dating back to the Moche culture (100-800 AD), are some of the most explicit and best-preserved examples of pre-Columbian art.
Larco Museum Tour: 3 Hour Itinerary
Pick up from your accommodation in Lima at 09:00/09:30 am. This museum displays the largest collection of jewelry worn by various rulers of pre-Columbian Peru.
It consists of a collection of crowns, ear ornaments, nose rings, jewels, masks, and glasses, finely crafted in gold and adorned with semi-precious stones. Peru’s ancient cultures depicted their daily lives in ceramics, and this museum has an important collection of erotic ceramics. It exhibits 10,000 years of Peruvian pre-Columbian history. This gallery, organized chronologically, gives visitors a comprehensive view of the cultures that existed in pre-Columbian Peru through artifacts that survived the conquest of Peru in the 16th century. The gallery is divided into four areas: North Coast, Central Coast, South Coast, and the Andes.
We will return to the accommodation in Lima around 1:00 p.m.
I include:
Moved from the accommodation in Lima.
Entradas.
Transport.
Bilingual guide.
Return to accommodation in Lima.
Not included:
Comidas not specified in the itinerary.
Alojamiento.
Essentials for the Larco Museum Tour:
Snacks.
Comfortable shoes or walking shoes.
Gorra or hat.
Sunglasses.
Sunscreen.
Totem items.
Cameras / video cameras and chargers.
Water bottle.
Why choose Tierra Biru Expeditions?
- Local Experience: Immerse yourself in the richness of Peru guided by passionate locals, offering authentic and off-the-beaten-track experiences.
- Assistance: Specialized assistance to adjust itineraries and resolve travel problems.
- Unforgettable memories: Transform your trip into lasting, cherished memories.
- Safety First: Prioritize well-being with trained guides and quality equipment.
- Authentic Cultural Encounters: Immerse yourself in indigenous traditions, savor local cuisine, and engage in meaningful cultural exchanges.
