Museo del Limarí

The Museo del Limarí occupies a former railway station building at the corner of Covarrubias and Antofagasta streets in Ovalle and houses archaeological collections from several pre-Hispanic cultures. The rooms display pottery, tools, and other artifacts showing how different groups lived in this area over centuries.

The museum was founded in 1963 as Museo Sociedad Arqueológica de Ovalle when a physician donated his collection of Diaguita artifacts to the city. This early establishment helped preserve important pieces for the region.

The museum displays pottery from several pre-Hispanic cultures that developed in the region. The exhibited pieces show how earlier inhabitants shaped their daily surroundings and what techniques they mastered.

The museum is open Tuesday through Friday with limited hours on weekends, allowing visitors to plan their visit accordingly. Entry is free, and its corner location downtown makes it easy to reach on foot.

The collection holds six archaeological flutes from the Diaguita culture, with five made of stone and one of ceramic. These instruments offer a rare glimpse into the music and daily life of these early inhabitants.

Location: Ovalle

Phone: +56512662282

GPS coordinates: -30.59814,-71.19622

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:04