Sightseeing
Casa Concha
📍 Casa Concha, Cusco, Peru
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Introduction
Casa Concha ('House of the Shell') is a colonial stone mansion in Cusco run by the National University of San Antonio Abad del Cuzco. It is famous for displaying the Machu Picchu artifacts returned from Yale University — ceramics, bone and metal objects — making it a key stop for understanding Inca archaeology and the Bingham expeditions.
✨ Highlights
1
The Bingham collection
Main display of Machu Picchu artifacts after their return from Yale — pots, bone tools and ritual objects.
2
Colonial mansion
Built atop an Inca noble's residence, with a preserved courtyard and woodwork.
3
Archaeology narrative
Objects link the Inca world with 20th-century exploration and the modern repatriation story.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：Calle Ahuacpinta 503, Cusco, Peru
→Time needed：About 1 hour
→Admission：Around S/20 (confirm on site)
💡 Tips
• Visit after Machu Picchu to connect the objects with the site.
• No flash photography; follow staff guidance near fragile ceramics.
• Pair it with the nearby Textile Center on the same street.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Casa Concha?
Visit after Machu Picchu to connect the objects with the site. No flash photography; follow staff guidance near fragile ceramics.
