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Museo Larco vs Museo de la Nacion

Both Museo Larco and National Museum are recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Museo Larco ranks significantly better than National Museum. Museo Larco scores 92 with positive reviews from 4 publications including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.

Museo Larco
Museo Larco
9 / 10
Avenida Bolivar 1515, Pueblo Libre, Lima 15084, Peru
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Most intriguing are the thousands of ceramic "portrait heads" crafted more than a millennium ago." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The highlight is the sublime Moche portrait vessels, presented in simple, dramatically lit cases. Equally astonishing is a Wari weaving in one of the rear galleries." Full review
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Don’t miss the vitrine that depicts sexually transmitted diseases.
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"This museum is known for its unusual collection of erotic pottery, made more than 1,300 years ago." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"It’s worth the knuckle-clenching cab ride to the Museo Larco just to step out into the lush foliage of the tropical oasis." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Stone sculptures, ceramics, mummies, jewellery, fabrics and erotic art are among the incredible wealth of objects collected by archaeologist Rafael Larco Hoyle." Full review
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Museo de la Nacion
Museo de la Nacion
8 / 10
Av. Javier Prado Este 2465, San Borja, Lima, Peru
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Few places on earth have a history as complex and varied as Peru." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"The number of cultures tracked over the centuries makes it easy to confuse the Chimú, the Chincha, and the Chachapoyas." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"For students of contemporary Latin American history it’s an absolute must-see." Full review