CALLAO, PERU

On this excursion we can enjoy a visit to one of Peru’s largest private collections, amassed over a lifetime by the late diplomat Miguel Mujica Gallo.

On this excursion we can enjoy a visit to one of Peru’s largest private collections, amassed over a lifetime by the late diplomat Miguel Mujica Gallo. The museum displays countless superb examples of pre-Hispanic gold, silver and copper articles including magnificent necklaces, bracelets, rings, masks, vases, pottery, tools and statuettes. Their pieces of gold are very rare, as most of the Inca gold was taken by the Spaniards and melted down prior to being sent back to Spain. There is also a fine collection of textiles and remarkable array of arms and uniforms from more modern times. On this tour we shall be walking around the Gold Museum; some steps are likely to be encountered.

DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2008 WORLD CRUISE