Meanwhile, art history buffs head to the Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art (Museo Chileno de Arte Precolombino). The museum's permanent collection includes a diverse assemblage of pottery ...
It was from the 3rd century AD, and even more from the 10th century, that the great pre-Columbian civilizations emerged (before the arrival of Christopher Columbus). The best known are the Maya, ...
If you plan on staying in the city for a few days before connecting elsewhere, consider heading downtown to the Plaza de la Cultura for the exquisite collections at the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum.