Museo Arqueológico Argentino Ambato

The Museo Arqueológico Argentino Ambato displays objects from the everyday life and rituals of people who lived in this region long ago, including pottery, urns, pipes, and masks. The collection contains over 300 pieces and provides insight into the different cultures that inhabited these areas.

The museum was founded in 1987 and houses collections brought together by a private collector who donated his material to the city. Its establishment reflects the long history of this region and the different cultures that lived there since prehistoric times.

The museum's collection reflects various regional peoples who lived in these territories long before modern borders existed, each leaving behind distinctive pottery and ritual objects that tell stories of their daily lives and beliefs. Walking through the galleries, you encounter the work of multiple communities whose artistic traditions shaped the landscape for centuries.

The museum is located in a building from the 1930s and is open daily, though hours vary by season. Plan to visit in the early morning when it is quieter, allowing you to explore the collections at your own pace.

The museum has an unusual story: most of its collection was stolen in 2008, but an extensive international search operation recovered the majority of the pieces. This theft and recovery made the museum a symbol of the importance of protecting cultural heritage.