"Gold is very soft and even when you start to ... The golden city of El Dorado may be a myth, but thanks to this treasure trove of pre-Columbian jewels, its imagined beauty beguiles us still.

The exhibition features 90 works by the pivotal figure in Latin America’s art scene and takes visitors on a journey through ...

If not for the treasure, it seems unlikely that Forrest Fenn and Darrell Seyler would ever have crossed paths. Fenn is an 85-year-old retired art dealer from Santa Fe; Darrell is a 50-year-old ...

Information provided on Forbes Advisor is for educational purposes only. Your financial situation is unique and the products and services we review may not be right for your circumstances.

The Pre-Columbian Gold Museum showcases an impressive collection of gold artifacts. To experience local life, visit the ...

A man chewing coca in a pre-Columbian figure Photograph by DEA/Album ... “[The Inca] place it before gold and silver and precious stones.” Because of its high value, coca was largely consumed ...

If you plan on staying in the city for a few days before connecting elsewhere, consider heading downtown to the Plaza de la Cultura for the exquisite collections at the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum.

Along with exhibits about the trans-Atlantic slave trade, the museum features collections of pre-Columbian gold, Mesopotamian relics and Antillean art. Recent visitors stressed this is not a light ...

By applying layers of gesso, acrylic paint and gold leaf, she transforms these textiles into evocative forms reminiscent of the funerary and votive sculptures found at Pre-Columbian archaeological ...

For those interested in local culture and history, Travel + Leisure recommended visiting Tortuguero’s canals, touring a coffee farm, or exploring the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum’s artifacts. With so ...