Museo Santuarios Andinos

The Museo Santuarios Andinos is an archaeological museum in Arequipa that houses artifacts and mummies from high mountain sites. The collection sits in a colonial building downtown and displays objects recovered from various Andean sanctuaries.

The museum was founded in 1996 based on excavations in high mountain areas and discoveries from Andean sanctuaries. These finds reveal how people in this region practiced their religion and honored their traditions.

The exhibition shows religious practices through metal offerings, textiles, pottery, and human remains that reveal insights into Andean societies. These objects come from mountain sanctuaries and tell the story of ritual traditions.

Visitors can explore the museum during daytime hours and should plan some time for guided tours if interested. The collections are kept in stable conditions, making for a comfortable visit with good visibility of the objects.

The museum sometimes displays a preserved mummy that was found during excavation work at Ampato volcano. This remarkable discovery has helped scientists learn much about ritual practices in the Andes.

Location: Arequipa District

Operator: Universidad Católica de Santa María

Address: C. la Merced 110, Arequipa 04001

Phone: +5154286613

Website: http://ucsm.edu.pe/museo-santuarios-andinos

GPS coordinates: -16.39984,-71.53772

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:05