Landmark

Larco Museum

Lima, Peru

Best timeApr

Set inLima, Peru

In season~73°F high

Climate64–81°F

CurrencyPEN

LanguageSpanish

TimezoneUTC-05:00

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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak May–Sep. Go in Apr, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightAug · 59%

WarmestFeb · 81°F

WettestFeb

Best windowApr

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

The Larco Museum is a privately owned museum of pre-Columbian art, located in the Pueblo Libre district of Lima, Peru. The museum is housed in an 18th-century vice-royal building. It showcases chronological galleries that provide a thorough overview of 5,000 years of Peruvian pre-Columbian history. It is well known for its gallery of pre-Columbian erotic pottery.

Best time to visit

Aim for Apr.

Pairs well with

Cathedral of Lima

Plaza Mayor, Lima

Government Palace

St. Peter's Church

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Larco Museum?

The best time to visit Larco Museum is April, in Lima, Peru.

Where is Larco Museum?

Larco Museum is in Lima, Peru.

What is Larco Museum known for?

The Larco Museum is a privately owned museum of pre-Columbian art, located in the Pueblo Libre district of Lima, Peru. The museum is housed in an 18th-century vice-royal building. It showcases chronological galleries that provide a thorough overview of 5,000 years of Peruvian pre-Columbian history. It is well known for its gallery of pre-Columbian erotic pottery.

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