Mummies of Museo Leymebamba
Museo Leymebamba
Hundreds of mummies in a silent room, some with eerily pained expressions preserved on their faces.

📜 Climate-controlled Museo Leymebamba in Peru, housing over 200 mummies from the Chachapoya civilization. 🔍 Mummies recovered from Laguna de los Cóndores, dating from Chachapoya and Inca periods, focusing on bio-archaeological remains. # Why Go 💀 Unique collection of well-preserved mummies, including babies. 🏛️ Learn about Chachapoya and Inca cultures and burial practices. 🏞️ Beautiful rural setting with orchid garden. ☕ Relaxing Kenticafe nearby with hummingbirds. 🚶‍♀️ Easy access from Chachapoyas, located above Leymebamba town. # Why Avoid ⚠️ Visiting Laguna de los Cóndores, the mummies' original site, requires a strenuous 9-10 hour trek or horseback ride. # Tips 🚌 Easily accessible by minibus or taxi from Chachapoyas or Leymebamba's main square up to the museum. 🚶 Easy walk down from the museum to Leymebamba town. 🐎 Horseback riding recommended for Laguna de los Cóndores. # 🅿️ Parking Free roadside parking available.

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