The Best Museums in Cusco
Although the city of Cusco is best known for its breathtaking scenery and ancient ruins, the museums of the city offer a deep insight into its fascinating past. In this complete guide, we will not only uncover the best museums in Cusco, but also discuss why visiting museums in Cusco is a must for any traveler. See below the 5 best museums you can’t miss in Cusco:
Inka Museum
The Inca Museum (Museo Inka) is located on Cuesta del Almirante, 103, in Cusco, just next to Cusco’s main square. The museum filled with an excellent collection of gold and silver work, jewelry, including ceramics, textiles, mummies, models and the largest collection of keros (ceremonial vessels) in the world.
The Inka Museum is an ideal destination for enthusiasts of culture and history. It offers a complete overview of Peru’s history. We think this museum is a MUST SEE and should be on your list of places to visit in Peru.
Machu Picchu Museum (Casa Concha)
This museum is an excellent addition to your visit to the wonder of the world, “Machu Picchu”. Whether you decide to explore it beforehand to increase your understanding or afterwards to deepen your knowledge, it offers a great depth of information. The Machu Picchu museum is located on Calle Santa Catalina Ancha 320, close to the Plaza de Armas of Cusco in Peru. It is open to public from Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The Coca Museum
Located in the picturesque Cusco neighborhood of San Blas. Here you will certainly learn a lot about the sacred coca leaf, which has been used since the time of the Incas. After visiting the museum you can explore the charming store, where you will find a variety of coca-infused delicacies, such as coca chocolates, coca tea and other coca-based products. The museum shows the importance of the coca leaf to ancient Peruvians and to this day. It is a bit strange, but interesting and certainly a museum you will not find in other parts of the world.
The Chocolate Museum
If you love chocolate then you will love this place, although it looks more like a chocolate factory than a chocolate museum, it gives you the option of making your chocolates right from the cacao bean. They sell the most delicious Peruvian chocolate as well as inform you about this healthy delicacy. The Chocolate museum is situated in an old colonial building on the second floor near Cusco’s main square.