“A high-tech repository for the 500-year-old Inca 'Children of Llullaillaco'; preserved by volcanic ice at 6;739 metres; the museum is housed in a restored 19th-century facade; enter the darkened ritual chamber; the clinical; nitrogen-cooled cases illuminate the perfectly preserved textiles and skin of the mummies while the absolute silence emphasizes the gravity of the ancient sacrifice.”
About Museum of High Altitude Archaeology
A high-tech repository for the 500-year-old Inca 'Children of Llullaillaco'; preserved by volcanic ice at 6;739 metres; the museum is housed in a restored 19th-century facade; enter the darkened ritual chamber; the clinical; nitrogen-cooled cases illuminate the perfectly preserved textiles and skin of the mummies while the absolute silence emphasizes the gravity of the ancient sacrifice.
Why Visit
Museum of High Altitude Archaeology is one of Argentina's defining sites — a place that rewards every visitor differently.
✦ Insider Tips
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Book tickets for Museum of High Altitude Archaeology in advance to skip long queues.
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Hire a local guide to unlock the stories behind every corner.
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Spend extra time in the least-visited sections — they're often the most rewarding.
