š Museum in Cusco, Peru, exploring the history and cultural significance of the coca plant.
š Covers traditional uses, medicinal properties, myths, and controversies of the sacred Inca leaf, including cocaine production.
šæ Learn about the rich history and cultural significance of coca in Andean cultures.
š Discover traditional medicinal uses and modern controversies.
š¼ļø See artifacts, art, pictures, and interactive exhibitions related to coca.
šļø Shop for unique coca-based products like chocolates and teas.
āļø Understand the duality of coca, from sacred plant to cocaine.
šø Entrance fee might be considered high for the museum's size.
š Information can be basic, and the museum is relatively small, lacking extensive interactive exhibits.
š Look for a small sign above the door on San Blas square.
ā Opportunity to try coca tea at the end of the visit to acclimate to Cusco's elevation.
ā ļø Note that ingesting coca tea can result in positive drug tests for cocaine.
š° Additional cost for foreigners and nationals; admission free on Sundays (verify current info).
š Daily, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (verify current info, some sources state 7:00 p.m. closing).
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