Pedro Aguirre Cerda Cultural Center — Attraction in Calle Larga

We visited this Cultural Center for it is one of the family residence of a former Chilean president, Mr. Pedro Aguirre Cerda. We also found out the day we were there that a very interesting exhibit on some of the oldest greatly preserved mummified people on earth was being displayed. The exhibit showed in great detail how the Chinchorros, native people from what is now the Northern part of Chile's territory, utilized different techniques for the mummification process, by the way very well explained with, photos, sounds and full size replicas of...

It is also a nice place for different science popularization activities. It is possible to observe both Sun with solar telescopes and starry sky with two rather large (~40 and 60cm) telescopes. In addition to the museum, there are also seminar room(s) equipped with audio- and video system and with seats for several...

Es una excelente representación de la historia de Chile. Además el guía del lugar, era un apasionado de toda la historia de don Pedro Aguirre Cerda. El lugar que te transporta al pasado y con la información del guía, nos sentimos muy conectados con parte de nuestra historia. Si quieren vivir algo bonito y real. Visiten la casa de don Pedro Aguirre Cerda, ubicada en la comuna de Los Andes. Después pueden visitar el Templo de la Virgen de los Andes. Dentro del mismo lugar, existe un buen restaurante. Todo muy rico y la atención excelente. No sé...