This fine archaeological museum displays a superb collection of pre-Columbian ceramics from several different cultures and eras. Some pieces – particularly the black Aguada ceramics with their incised, stylized animal decoration – are of remarkable quality. There’s also a colonial and religious section. Closed weekends in January.
Museo Arqueológico Adán Quiroga
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