Half Day Tour of the Museum of Andean Sanctuaries

General information

Destination	Category
Arequipa, Peru	Attractions/Entertainment

Program details

This excursion includes a visit to the Lady of Ampato or Juanita Mummy at "Santuario de Altura del Sur Andino" Museum in the Santa Maria Catholic University of Arequipa. This mummified female was found on the Mount Ampato and dates back from the Inca times. She was sacrificed at 14 years old to honor the Apus over 500 years ago. She was buried with jewelry, food and pottery. The body of the Mummy Juanita is the best preserved pre-hispanic mommy on the planet. Her discovery amazes the science due to her perfect state of preservation.





Languages

Bilingual (English & Spanish).



Redeem information
Voucher type: No needed
Voucherless. You don’t need to bring any voucher (digital or printed)!

Location
Starting point:
Pick-up at hotels in Arequipa Downtown.

End point: Same as starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
09:00 - 10:30
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday, 14:00 - 15:30

Duration: 1,5 Hours

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide

Requirements
For people with physical disabilities, the guide will give the necessary support, until where access is permitted.
People under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not allowed to take part.