Overview
The Museo Santuarios Andinos (Juanita Museum) displays 'Juanita,' a roughly 500-year-old frozen Inca mummy of a girl aged 12-14, discovered at the summit of Ampato Volcano (6,310m) in 1995. Sacrificed as part of the Inca capacocha ritual, her skin, hair, and organs are remarkably preserved thanks to extreme cold. Guided tours explain Inca religious practices, daily life, and the story of Juanita's discovery. Admission PEN 20. 3-minute walk from Plaza de Armas.
Opening Hours
Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00, Sun 09:00-15:00
Travel Tips
Guided tours (about 45 minutes) are available in English and Spanish. Photography is prohibited. Juanita is displayed May-December; other mummies are shown the rest of the year.
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Other attractions in Arequipa
Colca Canyon
A canyon deeper than the Grand Canyon, where you can watch Andean condors soar.
Santa Catalina Monastery
A 16th-century monastery the size of a small town, striking for its vibrantly coloured buildings.
Misti Volcano
Arequipa's guardian — a 5,822m cone-shaped volcano visible from anywhere in the city.
Plaza de Armas (Arequipa)
Arequipa's central square, framed by a white volcanic-stone cathedral and elegant arcades.
Yanahuara Viewpoint (Mirador de Yanahuara)
A popular viewpoint where sillar stone arches frame stunning views of Misti Volcano.
Sillar Route (Ruta del Sillar)
A unique tour through the white volcanic-stone quarries that built Arequipa.
Chivay Hot Springs (La Calera)
Natural open-air hot springs near Colca Canyon, with Andean mountain views from the pools.