Museum of High Altitude Archaeology

The museum holds a collection of Inca mummies and artifacts recovered from mountain summits in custom-made preservation chambers at minus 20 degrees Celsius.

Established in 2004, the institution preserves three mummified bodies discovered in 1999 at Mount Llullaillaco, representing Inca sacrificial ceremonies from 500 years ago.

The exhibits present Inca ceremonial practices through archaeological findings, including textiles, pottery, and gold figurines used in mountain rituals.

The facility opens Tuesday through Sunday from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM, with separate admission rates for Argentine nationals and international visitors.

The museum houses the remains of the Lightning Girl, a six-year-old mummy named after a lightning strike that marked her burial site at 6,739 meters.

Location: Salta

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Bartolomé Mitre 77

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 08:30-19:30

Phone: +543874370592

Website: http://maam.gob.ar

GPS coordinates: -24.78905,-65.41093

Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:19