Capilla del Hombre — Attraction in Iñaquito

This ambition temple to peace contains large works by Guayasamìn. They are bold, powerful, and moving. The scale of the whole place is grand and frankly overwhelming.

Guayasamìn captured pain and suffering and in this temple, these are in full display.

Something was missing though--context. The work and the experience would be much more enhanced if there was more context provided for the paintings. For instance the powerful and unique painting called Napalm is a statement about the Vietnamese war. Many younger visitors will not catch the reference or why this protest painting is so important.

Since the museum provides free wi-fi, they can also include QR codes by works for visitors to dig deeper. I would have liked to read or hear the artist's words about the Vietnam war.

I am glad I visited, but I was expecting something more intimate. I hear "chapel,"and I imagine smaller spaces for contemplation and reflection. This is a massive monument and temple for peace but also the artist himself. The foundation works hard to persevere and promote Guayasamìn 's work and legacy, but this drowns out the message and import of...

If I could give this and Casa Guayasamín six or seven stars, I’d do it. PLEASE don’t visit either without a guided tour in a language you understand— it’s included with admission, but I saw some people roaming around instead of waiting a few mins for the next guide. I’ve never, ever had my mind blown by art like this, and it’s necessary to connect the artist himself (which you learn about in Casa) and the reasons for each series and painting. When you know these things together, Guayasamín’s work will inspire and destroy you unprecedentedly. I liken his Anger series, which depicts well-known human tragedies at the hands of other humans, to standing at the a-bomb memorial in Hiroshima. But these are perhaps even more powerful because it’s easy for most of us to know details about at least some of these tragedies personally. Every world leader should be required to visit these exhibits and learn about this art and what it intends to communicate to us before...

One of the best gallery museums in the world; and we have seen many.

It is definitely under-priced for the standard it displays. The $10 fee includes an English speaking guide through the unique, amazingly designed gallery, as well the huge house and studio which have been set up and maintained as a museum. We would readily expect to pay $40 for this in Europe or the USA.

Remarkable large paintings in the gallery, (with an incredibly interesting history of the artist), which were well explained by the guide. This was followed by a really interesting and informative tour of the artist’s studio and house.

Well worth the visit. Take a taxi there, and when you see the large ‘Entrada’ word on the white wall on the street corner, turn left, not right. Very poor signage unfortunately.

The staff at the gate will get you a taxi when you need to leave; they are...