The best parts of this museum included the maps of indigenous people's areas and the photos of indigenous women and the body tattoos they wore. All explanations use Spanish language without translations into English.
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Museo de Arte Precolombino e Indigena
25 de Mayo 279, Montevideo CP 11200 , Uruguay
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This wondrous old building is being lovingly renovated and the before and afters are a remarkable change. The collection of actual pre-Columbian artifacts is not huge. On the 2nd or 3rd floor we asked if that was everything and someone directed us to the Tapestry Room on the top floor. Oh My! This is a magnificent place. There are really...
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This museums--also called MAPI--is in a neat iron-framed building with a huge skylight at the top. It was originally a health spa, but then fell into disrepair. It is being remodeled beautifully, and since 2005 the lower floor has displayed small pre-Columbian collection. The collection is limited, and there isn't that much material from Argentina. Some of the best pieces...
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