Museo Santa Rosa de Tastil: Echoes of the Pre-Inca Past
Explore ancient history at Museo Santa Rosa de Tastil, home to fascinating pre-Inca artifacts in the heart of Salta Province.
The Museo Santa Rosa de Tastil protects and exhibits artifacts from the large pre-Inca archaeological site nearby. It provides insights into the culture and daily life of the ancient civilization that thrived here between 1000 and 1400 AD.
A brief summary to Museo Santa Rosa de Tastil
- Rosario de Lerma, Salta Province, AR
- Monday 9 am-6 pm
- Tuesday 9 am-6 pm
- Wednesday 9 am-6 pm
- Thursday 9 am-6 pm
- Friday 9 am-6 pm
- Saturday 9 am-6 pm
- Sunday 9 am-6 pm
Local tips
- Combine your visit with a trip to the Tastil archeological site for a more complete experience.
- Check with local tour agencies in Salta for guided tours that include Museo Santa Rosa de Tastil.
- Bring sunscreen and sunglasses due to the high altitude and strong sun.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Salta, head to the main bus terminal at Calle 12 de Octubre 30. Take a bus to Rosario de Lerma, which runs frequently and takes approximately 30-40 minutes. From Rosario de Lerma, Museo Santa Rosa de Tastil is about 10 km away. Take a local taxi to the museum. Bus fare from Salta to Santa Rosa de Tastil is approximately $15,000 - $16,500 ARS.
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Taxi
From Salta, a taxi (remis) can take you directly to Museo Santa Rosa de Tastil. The journey takes about 1 hour and 41 minutes. A taxi will cost approximately $85,000–$110,000 ARS.
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