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Museo del Oro y Arqueología

Also at the same square, this museum shows the religious gold artefacts of the Zenú (or Sinú) people who used to live along the coast. Not as large as the gold museum of Bógota, but still very worth seeing. However, the museum's archaeological museum is even more interesting, showcasing the native people's impressive achievements in controlling and canalling Rio Magdalena.

Address: Plaza de Bolívar
Hours: Tue-Fri 10:00-13:00 & 15:00-19:00, Sat 10:00-13:00 & 14:00-17:00, Sun 11:00-16:00
Price: Free

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