Museo Tambo Quirquincho

The Museo Tambo Quirquincho is housed in a two-story colonial building with a large central courtyard at Plaza Alonso de Mendoza. The structure contains ten exhibition rooms that rotate monthly art displays and photographic collections throughout the year.

The building was constructed before the 18th century as a storage house for agricultural goods and later served Alonso de Mendoza during the founding of La Paz in 1548. The structure was eventually converted into a museum and received architectural elements salvaged from a demolished convent.

The museum displays extensive photographs documenting the history and dress of Chola paceña women in the city. These exhibitions show how this group has shaped and continues to shape the identity of La Paz.

The museum is located in an easily accessible area of the historic center at Plaza Alonso de Mendoza. Visiting the ten rooms and courtyards requires comfortable footwear and time to explore the rotating exhibitions and photographic displays.

The interior facade features an 18th-century baroque arch bearing the Spanish crown, rescued from a demolished women's convent. This architectural fragment tells the story of demolition and reuse within the colonial city.

Location: La Paz Department

Inception: October 20, 1988

Official opening: October 20, 1988

GPS coordinates: -16.49359,-68.13808

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:40