Precious Metals Museum

Located in the former home of Bolivian revolutionist, Apolinar Jaén, is a museum containing an impressive collection of Pre-Colombian precious metals.

Precious Metals Museum, also known as Museo del Oro (Gold Museum), features ancient archaeological pieces from various time periods and cultures, some thought to be around 3000 years old. On display are articles of sliver, gold and copper works as well as jewelry, clothes and pottery which are attributed to the Tiwanaku, Aymara, Mollo, Yampara, Wankarani, Urukilla, Inca and Beni cultures.