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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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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 Jan Figueroa

Another closed attraction in Chile. It is still very difficult to get into country and yet it is very dirty. I mean Chile tourism ministry needs to know that they are not top of the food chain. A lot of depend on this industry. You are making the poor, poorer.

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By CAFE ASHANINKA

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By Starting Point Tours & Transfers

It is a very special thing to be able to see a real moai from Rapa Nui.A small museum well informef.

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By Rafael Rodulfo Ramirez

They have a very good collection of Rapanui instrument, a Moai statue and indigenous pottery. Interesting place to spend a evening.

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By Nelson Fellini

Worth only If you have a Lot of free time in vina dele mar.

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