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Archeological Museum of Father Le Paige
Gustavo Le Paige 380, San Pedro de Atacama, Chile Phone: 56 55 851002 Average Price: US$ 2,500 per personAbout
Established in 1955 by Belgian priest The famous "mummies" (actually they are very well preserved bodies) were removed from the Museum´s exhibition in May 2007, due to a demand from the Lickanantay (local natives) community. This demand is related to the New Treaty of Historical Truth which was established by the Chilean Government and Native Chileans representatives. But even without the mummies the museum is worth a visit. It has about 1000 pieces in exhibition. The collection shows the development of the Lickanantay culture in the area, from the arrival of the first men about 12000 years ago to the arrival of the Spanish Empire. They also have a new guided tour service that is really good. Gustavo Le Paige, this vital museum covers 11,000 years of Atacameña culture.
