La Casa Del Mojinete
About This Museum
People come to La Casa Del Mojinete not just for art, but to step directly into the soul of Tacna. You wander through rooms that feel more like a beautifully preserved, slightly eccentric family home than a sterile gallery. The walls are a living canvas, adorned with vibrant paintings and artifacts that tell a story far richer than any textbook could. It’s an intimate, almost personal encounter with the region's history. I left feeling less like a tourist and more like a guest who had been let in on a wonderful local secret.
Collection Highlights
The collection is wonderfully eclectic, from powerful contemporary Andean canvases to delicate historical photographs of Tacna. One moment you're admiring intricate traditional textiles, and the next you're captivated by a display of everyday objects that paints a vivid picture of life here decades ago.
Visitor Information
It's tucked away at Tacna 23003—finding it feels like a mini-adventure. Given its high ratings and intimate size, it's the kind of spot you can pop into for an hour and leave feeling completely enriched.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is part of the charm; it's a classic, elegant Peruvian townhouse with high ceilings, worn but beautiful tile floors, and a quiet central courtyard that lets in the soft Tacna sun.
Contact & Location
Address: Universidad Tecnológica del Perú, Avenida Jorge Basadre Grohmann, Urbanización Vallecito, Jesús María, Tacna, 23003, Perú
Phone: +51 979 706 401
