Casa Museo Mario Vargas Llosa in Arequipa, Peru – Museum Information

General Information

Museum nameCasa Museo Mario Vargas Llosa
CategoryMuseum
LocationHistoric Center, Arequipa, Arequipa,
Address Av Parra 101, Arequipa 04000, Peru (View on Google Maps)

Casa Museo Mario Vargas Llosa, located in Arequipa, Peru, offers an intimate exploration of the life of the Nobel Prize-winning author. This museum is set in the house where Vargas Llosa was born, featuring meticulously preserved rooms and original artifacts. Daily access is limited to 48 visitors, with guided tours available in Spanish, lasting approximately one hour. The site is accessible and conducive for exploring the writer’s influential career.

Visitors will encounter a range of audiovisual displays that detail Vargas Llosa’s life and achievements. The museum includes a room designed to replicate a Lima streetcar and showcases mementos, photographs, and copies of his works. Notably, the museum also houses Vargas Llosa’s Nobel medal, providing insight into his literary significance.

Gallery

Open Hours

  • Friday: 8:30 AM–3 PM
  • Monday: 8:30 AM–3 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Thursday: 8:30 AM–3 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:30 AM–3 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:30 AM–3 PM

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance: Yes

Amenities

  • Restroom: Yes
  • Restaurant: No

Children

  • Good for kids: Yes

Contact Information

Phone+51 54 283574
Website