Coca Museum, Cultural heritage museum in La Paz, Bolivia.
The Coca Museum presents extensive exhibits about the coca plant, displaying various species, chemical compositions, and traditional cultivation methods.
Founded by Dr. Jorge Hurtado, the museum documents the millennia-old relationship between Andean populations and coca leaf cultivation.
The museum demonstrates how indigenous Aymara and Quechua communities incorporate coca leaves into religious ceremonies and daily practices.
Located on Calle Linares, the museum offers guided tours in multiple languages and maintains a shop selling coca-based products.
Visitors can participate in educational sessions about proper coca leaf preparation techniques passed down through generations.
Location: La Paz
Founders: Jorge Hurtado Gumucio
Website: https://cocamuseum.com
GPS coordinates: -16.49770,-68.13826
Latest update: March 8, 2025 06:42
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