Museo de Sitio Julio C. Tello

Museo de Sitio Julio C. Tello is an archaeological museum in Paracas National Reserve that houses more than a hundred objects from different periods of this ancient culture. The collection includes pottery, textiles, and tools arranged across multiple exhibition halls that show various aspects of daily life in this early civilization.

The museum was established to display artifacts from the Paracas culture, which flourished until around 200 CE. Following severe earthquake damage in 2007, the building underwent a complete reconstruction and reopened with a redesigned structure several years later.

The collections showcase how the Paracas people created their daily objects through skilled craftsmanship, with textiles, pottery, and tools showing their practical knowledge. Visitors can observe the methods and materials they used to build their civilization in this desert region.

The museum is located within Paracas National Reserve and is easily reached by car or organized tour, with morning hours being the best time to visit due to cooler temperatures. Bring plenty of water since the area is very dry, and wear comfortable walking shoes.

The building was constructed using pozzolan cement, a material that resists the salty desert air while allowing natural light to filter inside. This construction method represents a modern solution for preserving objects in such an extreme environment.

Location: Ica

Inception: August 16, 1964

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 09:00-17:00

Phone: +5156234383

Email: museojuliotello@cultura.gob.pe

GPS coordinates: -13.86845,-76.27300

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:22