Samaipata’s small archaeological museum displays pieces excavated from El Fuerte and provides information about the site. It's worth coming here before visiting the ruins. There are five, well-arranged rooms with artifacts from different peoples and periods, with good explanations.
Museo Arqueológico
Santa Cruz & Gran Chiquitania
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