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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