Museo Tambo Quirquincho
About This Museum
Tucked away on a cobblestone street in the heart of La Paz, the Museo Tambo Quirquincho is a vibrant assault on the senses. You enter through a massive, ornately carved stone gateway that feels more like a portal to another time. Inside, the air hums with the energy of thousands of masks, costumes, and devilish figures from the city's famed 'Fiesta de las Ñatitas'. It’s less a quiet museum and more a chaotic, living archive of Paceño celebration.
Collection Highlights
The main draw is its staggering collection of over 500 diablada masks from the Carnival of Oruro, their grotesque faces shimmering with glass eyes and intricate gold leaf. Don't miss the room dedicated to vintage posters advertising everything from lucha libre matches to political rallies, offering a raw glimpse into Bolivian pop culture.
Visitor Information
It's centrally located just off Plaza Alonso de Mendoza, making it an easy stop while exploring the historic center. The entry fee is minimal—a small price for such a wild immersion into local folklore.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is a stunning example of late 19th-century republican architecture, built around two serene colonial courtyards with rustic stone archways and heavy wooden balconies overhead.
Contact & Location
Address: La Paz, Pedro Domingo Murillo, La Paz, Bolivia
Phone: +591 2390969
