Coca Museum

The Coca Museum in La Paz is a museum dedicated to the coca plant, displaying different varieties, their chemical makeup, and how people traditionally grew them in the Andes. The exhibitions cover the full story of this plant and its importance to the region.

The museum was founded to document the thousands of years that Andean peoples have been growing and using coca. It traces how this relationship with the plant has remained central to life in the mountains throughout time.

The museum shows how local communities view coca leaves as part of their daily life and spiritual practices rather than as a drug. You can see how these traditions continue today in the way people use and respect the plant.

The museum is located in central La Paz and offers guided tours in multiple languages to help visitors understand the displays. There is a shop on-site where you can buy products and souvenirs related to the plant.

The museum offers visitors a chance to learn about proper coca leaf chewing techniques that have been used by mountain communities for centuries. This hands-on experience helps you understand how the plant fits naturally into local life.

Location: La Paz

Founders: Jorge Hurtado Gumucio

Website: https://cocamuseum.com

GPS coordinates: -16.49770,-68.13826

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:42