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Archaeological museum · San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta
Museo R.P. Gustavo Le Paige
Archaeological collection assembled by Father Gustavo Le Paige, displayed in a visitable repository of the Universidad Católica del Norte, one block from the Plaza de Armas.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Museo R.P. Gustavo Le Paige
The museum is named after the Belgian Jesuit priest Gustavo Le Paige, who arrived in San Pedro in 1955 and spent the rest of his life researching and collecting archaeological pieces from the region. Two years later he opened the first exhibition in the parish house, which gave rise to the museum affiliated with the Universidad Católica del Norte.
The old exhibition building was closed and dismantled, and part of the collection began to be shown in a public archaeological repository, the Depósito Arqueológico Museable, within the university's research institute.
The space has routes for wheelchairs, a guide handrail for blind visitors with replicas of pieces made with 3D printing, and audio guides in each module accessed by QR code. The pieces display ceramics, textiles, baskets and objects of the Atacameño peoples over thousands of years.
The visit helps to understand what you later see at Tulor and the Pukará de Quitor.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From 40 minutes to an hour.
Best time
Morning and mid-afternoon are the visiting periods, with a lunch break. It's a good option for the hottest hours of the day or for a day of acclimatization. Confirm before going.
How to get there
It is on Gustavo Le Paige street, one block from the Plaza de Armas, in the center of San Pedro.
Tip
Use the audio guides via QR code: bring a charged phone and headphones. Visit at the start of your trip to get context about the archaeological sites.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museo R.P. Gustavo Le Paige
Is the Museu Le Paige open?
The collection is displayed at the Depósito Arqueológico Museable, within the institute of the Universidad Católica del Norte. Operating hours may change: check before you go.
Who was Gustavo Le Paige?
A Belgian Jesuit priest who lived in San Pedro from 1955 and devoted his life to the archaeology of the region.
Is the museum accessible?
Yes. It has routes for wheelchairs, guide handrails with tactile replicas, and audioguides via QR code.