Coca Museum
About This Museum
Tucked away on a steep street in La Paz, this tiny museum is a fascinating deep dive into the world of the coca leaf. You'll find everything from ancient ceramic pots depicting its use to displays on its role in traditional Andean culture. It doesn't shy away from the controversial stuff either, tracing how this sacred plant was transformed into the modern drug cocaine. It's a surprisingly comprehensive look at a single plant that tells a huge story.
Collection Highlights
Ancient artifacts showing traditional use, displays on coca's nutritional value, and exhibits explaining the complex process of cocaine production.
Visitor Information
It's super easy to find at Linares 906, right near the famous Witches' Market. Just look for the small signβit's easy to miss!
Architecture & Building
It's housed in a typical, unassuming La Paz building with a simple facade that blends right into the cityscape.
Contact & Location
Address: Restaurant Pub 1700, 906, Calle JosΓ© MarΓa Linares, Cotahuma, La Paz, Pedro Domingo Murillo, La Paz, Bolivia
Phone: +591 69851999
Website: Visit Website