📜 Museum in Cusco, Peru, exploring the history and cultural significance of the coca plant. 🔍 Covers traditional uses, medicinal properties, myths, and controversies of the sacred Inca leaf, including cocaine production. # Why Go 🌿 Learn about the rich history and cultural significance of coca in Andean cultures. 💊 Discover traditional medicinal uses and modern controversies. 🖼️ See artifacts, art, pictures, and interactive exhibitions related to coca. 🛍️ Shop for unique coca-based products like chocolates and teas. ⚖️ Understand the duality of coca, from sacred plant to cocaine. # Why Avoid 💸 Entrance fee might be considered high for the museum's size. 📚 Information can be basic, and the museum is relatively small, lacking extensive interactive exhibits. # Tips 📍 Look for a small sign above the door on San Blas square. ☕ Opportunity to try coca tea at the end of the visit to acclimate to Cusco's elevation. ⚠️ Note that ingesting coca tea can result in positive drug tests for cocaine. # Cost 💰 Additional cost for foreigners and nationals; admission free on Sundays (verify current info). # Hours 🕒 Daily, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (verify current info, some sources state 7:00 p.m. closing).