MUSEO DE ORO DEL PERU
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The sumptuous residence houses a splendid collection of pre-Columbian gold and silverware, mainly from the Chimús and Lambayeque cultures (11th to 15th centuries). The pieces were purchased one by one from "huaqueros" and private collectors from all over the world, who often commissioned the looting of the tombs; a significant proportion have been loaned. The visitor is overwhelmed by the sheer number of objects, made of silver, pure gold, copper and precious stones: necklaces, bracelets, earrings and nose-rings of incredible size, adorned with zoomorphic figures, funerary masks, turquoise-encrusted goblets, crowns, sacrificial knives (tumis) and tiaras glittering with ten thousand lights. As if that weren't enough, the museum also boasts a unique collection of weapons and uniforms. Audioguide in French.
Allow three to four hours for an (in)complete visit. Today, however, the collection is less extensive, leading to complaints about the price of admission. The museum has also suffered from a bad reputation since the media publicized suspicions about the authenticity of certain pieces. Note that the museum is located off-centre to the east of Miraflores: take a colectivo on avenida Angamos Este, which also makes avenida Primavera. Despite the controversy, the visit remains an interesting introduction to the diversity and richness of pre-Columbian cultures. It's not the first museum to visit, but enthusiasts with more time on their hands should appreciate it.
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Well you can imagine what you been able to feel the conquistadors...
Little interest for the neighbouring shops, pity!