{"id":34281,"date":"2025-12-15T11:41:52","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T16:41:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/?p=34281"},"modified":"2025-12-15T11:41:52","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T16:41:52","slug":"juanita-lady-ampato-how-to-visit-arequipa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/en\/juanita-lady-ampato-how-to-visit-arequipa","title":{"rendered":"Can Juanita, the Lady of Ampato, be visited?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"589\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><i class=\"fas fa-city \" ><\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #333399;\"><i class=\"fas fa-archway \" ><\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><i class=\"fas fa-city \" ><\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"589\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Visiting <\/span><strong data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"167\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Juanita, the Lady of Ampato<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , is undoubtedly to delve into one of the most fascinating stories of pre-Hispanic Peru. <\/span><strong data-start=\"257\" data-end=\"269\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Known as the best-preserved Inca mummy, Juanita was found on the Ampato volcano in the <\/span><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Arequipa<\/span><\/a><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> region , and her discovery revealed surprising details about the rituals and life of the Inca civilization. <\/span><strong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"507\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Therefore<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , if you&#8217;re wondering whether it&#8217;s possible to see her and how, this guide will tell you <\/span><strong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"621\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">everything you need to know<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> to plan a safe and enriching visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"589\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34257 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UCSM-Museo-Santuarios-Andinos-de-la-UCSM-reaperturo-atencion-a-turistas-y-a-poblacion-arequipena-1-1024x683-2-1-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UCSM-Museo-Santuarios-Andinos-de-la-UCSM-reaperturo-atencion-a-turistas-y-a-poblacion-arequipena-1-1024x683-2-1-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/UCSM-Museo-Santuarios-Andinos-de-la-UCSM-reaperturo-atencion-a-turistas-y-a-poblacion-arequipena-1-1024x683-2-1-2-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"732\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Is it possible to visit Juanita, the Lady of Ampato?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"734\" data-end=\"1034\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Yes, <\/span><strong data-start=\"738\" data-end=\"755\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">indeed<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , you can visit Juanita, the famous \u00abLady of Ampato,\u00bb one of the best-preserved Inca mummies in the world. Her body was discovered in 1995 on the Ampato volcano in the southern Andes of Peru, and today she is undoubtedly one of Arequipa&#8217;s most important cultural attractions.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1059\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Who was Juanita?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><i class=\"fas fa-question \" ><\/i>\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #800080;\"><span style=\"color: #cc99ff;\"><i class=\"fas fa-female \" ><\/i><\/span>\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #333300;\"><i class=\"fas fa-book-open \" ><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1478\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Juanita was an Inca teenager, approximately 13 or 14 years old, who was sacrificed more than 500 years ago as part of a religious ritual known as <\/span><strong data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1228\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Capacocha<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , performed on Mount Ampato, at an altitude of over 6,000 meters. <\/span><strong data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1300\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Furthermore<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , her body was found in 1995 in a remarkable state of preservation due to the extreme cold of the location, allowing for a detailed study of its historical and cultural context.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"902\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34259 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6538fe691ad0765eac79ce59-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6538fe691ad0765eac79ce59-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/6538fe691ad0765eac79ce59-1-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1511\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Where to watch it and what to expect?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><i class=\"fas fa-question \" ><\/i>\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #808080;\"><i class=\"fas fa-city \" ><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"2085\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The mummy is displayed in a <\/span><strong data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1585\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">special temperature-controlled chamber<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , protected from the environment to ensure its preservation. <\/span><strong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1653\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Alongside<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> it are ceremonial objects, textiles, ceramics, and metal pieces found at the archaeological site, which help to better understand Inca beliefs and practices. <\/span><strong data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1853\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Currently<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , the mummy is housed in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivearequipa.com\/museo-de-santuarios-andinos\/\"><strong data-start=\"1883\" data-end=\"1911\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Museo Santuarios Andinos (Museum of Andean Sanctuaries<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> ), a major archaeological museum in downtown Arequipa, dedicated primarily to preserving and displaying the findings of the <\/span><strong data-start=\"2045\" data-end=\"2084\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Southern Andean High Altitude Sanctuaries<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> project .<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"2085\"><span style=\"color: #808080;\"><i class=\"fas fa-archway \" ><\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"1308\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34262 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/museo-de-santuarios-andinos-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/museo-de-santuarios-andinos-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/museo-de-santuarios-andinos-1-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2181\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The museum usually organizes the tour in several rooms where the visitor can, for example:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2384\">\n<li data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2257\">\n<p data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2257\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">See exhibits that explain the discovery and the context of the sacrifice.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2322\">\n<p data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2322\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Observe the ceremonial objects that accompanied Juanita.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2384\">\n<p data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2384\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Arrive at the central area where the mummy is displayed in its urn.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2386\" data-end=\"2404\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">What can you see?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #993300;\"><i class=\"fas fa-question \" ><\/i>\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #cc99ff;\"><i class=\"fas fa-eye \" ><\/i>\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><i class=\"fas fa-book \" ><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2406\" data-end=\"2435\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">When you visit the museum you will be able to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2840\">\n<li data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2560\">\n<p data-start=\"2438\" data-end=\"2560\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Learn about the story of Juanita, a young Inca woman sacrificed more than 500 years ago as part of Inca religious rituals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2692\">\n<p data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2692\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">See his very well preserved body, protected in a special temperature-controlled chamber to guarantee its preservation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2840\">\n<p data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2840\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Tour several rooms with artifacts, ceramics, textiles and metals that accompanied its discovery and contextualize Inca life and beliefs.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34253 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/reconstruccionfacialmomiajuanita-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/reconstruccionfacialmomiajuanita-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/reconstruccionfacialmomiajuanita-1-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2865\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Schedules and tips<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><i class=\"fas fa-clock \" ><\/i>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><i class=\"fas fa-clipboard-list \" ><\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"3116\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The museum is usually open <\/span><strong data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2939\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> and on Sundays with reduced hours. <\/span><strong data-start=\"2977\" data-end=\"2992\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">However<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , it is advisable to check before visiting, as it may be temporarily closed for conservation or maintenance work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3304\"><strong data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3128\"><span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><i class=\"fas fa-star \" ><\/i><\/span><\/span><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> In addition<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , on special dates such as<\/span><strong data-start=\"3159\" data-end=\"3194\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> International Museum Day<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , admission may be free or include special activities, which attracts both tourists and locals.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3306\" data-end=\"3319\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Location<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><i class=\"fas fa-location-arrow \" ><\/i><\/span>\u00a0 <span style=\"color: #333300;\"><i class=\"fas fa-street-view \" ><\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3493\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The museum is located at <\/span><strong data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3361\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Calle La Merced 110<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , about 200 m from the Plaza de Armas of Arequipa, <\/span><strong data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3424\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">making<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> it easily accessible on foot from most central accommodations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3321\" data-end=\"3493\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34275 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/patio-of-the-museo-santuarios-andinos-arequipa-peru-TB4N7T-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/patio-of-the-museo-santuarios-andinos-arequipa-peru-TB4N7T-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/patio-of-the-museo-santuarios-andinos-arequipa-peru-TB4N7T-1-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3495\" data-end=\"3507\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Tickets<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ffcc00;\"><i class=\"fas fa-ticket-alt \" ><\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3509\" data-end=\"3733\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Prices may vary depending on nationality and age, and often include discounted rates for foreigners, students, and children. <\/span><strong data-start=\"3640\" data-end=\"3652\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Therefore<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , it is advisable to check with the museum or its official website before your visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3763\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Tips for visitors<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><i class=\"fas fa-clipboard-list \" ><\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3767\" data-end=\"3931\"><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check \" ><\/i>\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> The museum usually offers <\/span><strong data-start=\"3790\" data-end=\"3840\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">audiovisual information and explanatory panels<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> that contextualize the discovery of Juanita and the meaning of the Inca ritual of Capacocha.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3934\" data-end=\"4026\"><strong data-start=\"3934\" data-end=\"3946\"><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check \" ><\/i>\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> Also<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , temporary exhibitions or other cultural events are sometimes held.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4029\" data-end=\"4127\"><span style=\"color: #666699;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"><i class=\"fas fa-check \" ><\/i>\u00a0 <\/span><\/span><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> Remember that the mummy is displayed in a <\/span><strong data-start=\"4068\" data-end=\"4105\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">temperature-controlled chamber<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> for its preservation.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4129\" data-end=\"4167\"><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Why is it a must-see?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><i class=\"fas fa-exclamation \" ><\/i><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4169\" data-end=\"4585\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Visiting Juanita not only allows you to see one of Peru&#8217;s most important archaeological discoveries, <\/span><strong data-start=\"4276\" data-end=\"4296\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">but also<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> offers the opportunity to connect with the history and spirituality of the pre-Hispanic Andes. <\/span><strong data-start=\"4395\" data-end=\"4415\"><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Consequently<\/span><\/strong><span dir=\"auto\" style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> , its excellent state of preservation and the cultural context presented in the museum make this experience a unique cultural complement to your trip to Arequipa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2274\" data-end=\"2674\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-34263 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ubicacion-Horarios-y-Tarifas-del-Museo-Santuario-Andino-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chullostravelperu.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Ubicacion-Horarios-y-Tarifas-del-Museo-Santuario-Andino-1.jpg 1000w, 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