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Corporacion Museo de Arqueologia e Historia Francisco Fonck, Vina del Mar

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Take a tour through a museum dedicated to pre-Columbian Chile when you visit Corporacion Museo de Arqueologia e Historia Francisco Fonck. Start outside with the Maoi statue, which draws many for photo opportunities. Inside the museum, the first floor covers Mapuche culture from pre-Columbian times and exhibits on Easter Island. Visit the upstairs to see insect collections and taxidermied animals from all over the world. (Note, however, that the second floor has just a few English translations.) When browsing, consider getting a tour guide, who can provide informative explanations of the exhibits in English. To visit Corporacion Museo de Arqueologia e Historia Francisco Fonck and other attractions in Vina del Mar, use our Vina del Mar trip planner.

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Corporacion Museo de Arqueologia e Historia Francisco Fonck reviews

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By Ken G

We went to Museo Fonck to see the Moai that was standing there in front. We were then pleasantly surprised by the rest of the museum. Then it was a shortish walk to the ocean for a nice lunch with..... more

We went to Museo Fonck to see the Moai that was standing there in front. We were then pleasantly surprised by the rest of the museum. Then it was a shortish walk to the ocean for a nice lunch with..... more »
By notmyusername1

What am amazing tour Luis Sanchez Ayala coordinated for us. He took us to Viña Del Mar and Santiago. We chose him again on account of the fine service he provided us on our last visit here. He Has a.... more

What am amazing tour Luis Sanchez Ayala coordinated for us. He took us to Viña Del Mar and Santiago. We chose him again on account of the fine service he provided us on our last visit here. He Has a.... more »
By GoGo2SlowGo

You can't miss this place with the giant Moai greeting you from the outside. It has a more official title which is the Museo de Arqueología e Historia Francisco Fonck. So who is Mr. Fonck? He was a...

You can't miss this place with the giant Moai greeting you from the outside. It has a more official title which is the Museo de Arqueología e Historia Francisco Fonck. So who is Mr. Fonck? He was a... more »

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By Ilona

Small museum. There was a large group from a cruise so it was very crowded. Can pay in Usd. Entrance fee is 4usd. Nice pottery and artifacts exhibition.

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By Armida (Justmida)

This was such a cute place. They had a few characters to take pictures with and a few and I mean few vendors to buy trinkets from.

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By Papipu penta

We can see real Moai from Isla de Pascua, is called Easter island. Only seeing Moai is for free.

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By Julio Private Tours (Tours by locals)

This is quite a unique place in Viña del Mar, in fact it's a must seeing in this city. It shows us one of the original rock statues from Easter Island that's now in this city.

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By Daniel

This museum packs a lot in for 3,500 CLP. You can see an Easter Island statue outside for free. Inside, there are several exhibits with artifacts for Easter Island, Chile, and Peru. Also, an impressive natural history section upstairs with marine and land animals. Many signs have English translations. Plan to spend 45 minutes to an hour.

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