Maelstrom house museum
About This Museum
People don't just come to the Maelstrom House Museum for history; they come to feel the wild, untamed spirit of the Colombian plains that pulses through its rooms. Tucked away in Orocué, this place is a portal to the world of José Eustasio Rivera's seminal novel, 'La Vorágine'. You can almost hear the whispers of rubber-tappers and explorers in the air. It’s an intimate and utterly captivating experience that stays with you long after you've left.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the collection is a first edition of 'La Vorágine' itself, displayed alongside haunting black-and-white photographs of the Casanare region from that era. Personal artifacts from the author and maps tracing the perilous routes into the jungle make the literary masterpiece feel vividly real.
Visitor Information
Finding it is part of the adventure—look for the unassuming but beautifully preserved house at Cra. 5 #4-25. It's a small, personal museum, so take your time to soak in the atmosphere and don't be shy about asking questions.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a classic Colombian *casa republicana*, it's a charming, single-story whitewashed building with a red-tiled roof and a welcoming interior courtyard that offers a quiet respite.
Contact & Location
Address: Casanare, RAP Llanos, Colombia
Phone: +57 310 7877357
