Museo Arqueológico Calima
The Museo Arqueológico Calima is at Calle 10 #12-50 in Calima El Darién, the town by Lago Calima. It shows more than 1,800 pre-Hispanic pieces from Valle del Cauca, with a guided visit. Open every day from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Hours
- Monday to Sunday and public holidays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (checked on 2026-10-13).
- Price
- Adults COP 9,000; children COP 6,000; seniors and people with disabilities COP 4,500; foreigners US$10 (INCIVA rates)
- Price level
- $$$$$
- Duration
- 0 to 2 hours
- Address
- Calle 10 #12-50, Calima El Darién, Valle del Cauca
INCIVA founded it in 1981, and it was the first regional museum in southwest Colombia. It sits on a 15,000-square-meter lot in town, in an area where tombs were looted for years in search of gold and pottery.
The guided visit goes through display cases with pottery, tools and objects from the societies that lived in the region more than two thousand years ago, and a projection mapping that explains how they buried their dead. Outside, in the gardens, there are scale replicas of pre-Hispanic homes.
INCIVA confirmed that the museum is operating normally after the August 10, 2026 earthquake; it reopened on September 10. There's paving work in front of the entrance, so you'll need to park on nearby streets. It's a good stop if you're spending the day at Lago Calima.
What to see
- The display cases of Calima pottery.
- The projection mapping on pre-Hispanic burial customs.
- The replicas of homes in the gardens.
Getting there
- By car from Cali on the road to Buga and then the Buga-Buenaventura road to Calima El Darién.
- The museum is in town, at Calle 10 #12-50.
Tips
- Combine it with Lago Calima, a few minutes away.
- Park on nearby streets while the roadwork out front is finished.
- The foreigner ticket can only be paid at the box office.
FAQ
Is the Museo Arqueológico Calima open after the earthquake?
Yes. INCIVA reported it has been operating normally since September 10, 2026.
How much is entry?
COP 9,000 adults and COP 6,000 children; foreigners pay US$10 at the box office.
Is it the same as the Museo del Oro Calima in Cali?
No. This one is in Calima El Darién and is run by INCIVA; the Museo del Oro Calima in Cali is closed.
