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- Destinations
- South America
- Peru
- Lima
- Museo de Oro del Peru (Gold Museum)
Museo de Oro del Peru (Gold Museum)
Housed in a fortress-like building are the safe-rooms crammed
with treasures from the Inca civilisation and their predecessors.
The massive collection of gleaming gold, ceremonial objects and
jewellery compete for attention, and the famous golden Tumi, the
symbol of Peru, has been exhibited around the world. The rest of
the museum is just as interesting with thousands of exquisite
tapestries, pre-Incan weapons and wooden staffs, masks, mummies,
and clothing. There is also a vast display of antique weapons and
uniforms, a reminder of Peru's violent past.
Information & Facts
Address
Avenida Alonso de Molina 1100, Monterrico
Admission
PEN 33 adults, PEN 16 children under 11.
Language
Spanish and Quechua are the official languages, but many
other dialects are spoken. English is spoken only in major tourist
centres and hotels.
Money
The official currency is Nuevo Sol (PEN) divided into 100
céntimos. Visa is the most widely accepted credit card, but all
major international credit cards, including Diners Club and
MasterCard, are accepted in many, but not all, establishments.
Outside Lima facilities may be more limited. Travellers cheques may
also be difficult to exchange in small towns and villages, and
travellers are advised to have cash on hand. US Dollars are the
easiest currency to exchange and plenty of restaurants, hotels and
shops in the main cities accept dollars for payment.
Casas de cambio(exchange bureaux) often give better rates
than hotels and banks and can be found in any town on the tourist
circuit. ATMs are available in the main cities.
Opening Times
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