Museo de Arte Popular, Cuzco

Name: Museo de Arte Popular
Address: Av El Sol, Cuzco, 08000, Peru
Telephone: +51 84 258089

#27 among attractions in Cuzco

Museum, Art museum

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Museo de Arte Popular (address: Av El Sol) is a place located in Cuzco (Cusco region) and belongs to the category of museum, art museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 11152 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 13°31'6"S latitude and 71°58'42"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museo de Arte Popular is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Almagro (bus, 2 min walk), San Pedro (train, 11 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Church of the Society of Jesus (baroque architecture, 2 min walk), Basilica of La Merced (church, 2 min walk), Musée Machu Picchu (museum, 4 min walk).

Coordinates: 13°31'6"S, 71°58'42"W

Address

Av El SolCuzco 08000 Peru

Contact

+51 84 258089

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museo de Arte Popular open?

Museo de Arte Popular is open:

Monday 8 am - 6 pm
Tuesday 8 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 8 am - 6 pm
Thursday 8 am - 6 pm
Friday 8 am - 6 pm
Saturday 8 am - 6 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Museo de Arte Popular?

Nearby attractions include Church of the Society of Jesus, Cuzco (2 min walk), Basilica of La Merced, Cuzco (2 min walk), Musée Machu Picchu, Cuzco (4 min walk), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Cuzco (4 min walk).

How to get to Museo de Arte Popular by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museo de Arte Popular:

Bus

Almagro (2 min walk)
Paradero Ayacucho (5 min walk)

Train

San Pedro (11 min walk)
Wanchaq (18 min walk)