Antigua Casona Municipal
About This Museum
You'd never guess this elegant, two-story building was once the town's bustling municipal palace. Now, instead of city officials, its high-ceilinged rooms are filled with the whispers of Vinces's past. I loved wandering through the old photographs and documents that tell the story of the 'Little Paris' of Ecuador. It’s a surprisingly intimate look at how this river town became a hub for wealthy cacao barons.
Collection Highlights
Look for the vintage furniture and personal items from the cacao era, plus displays on the indigenous cultures that first inhabited the area. The old maps showing how the town grew are fascinating.
Visitor Information
It's right in the heart of Vinces, super easy to find. Just pop in—it feels more like exploring a historic home than a formal museum.
Architecture & Building
A beautiful, traditional Ecuadorian wooden structure with a wide, welcoming veranda and shuttered windows, typical of the grand houses built during the cacao boom.
Contact & Location
Address: Vinces, Los Ríos, 120502, Ecuador
Phone: +593 96 709 7814
