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Mundo Alpaca Lima
Mundo Alpaca Lima is a beautiful and modern tourist complex that seeks to expose the history and tradition of the treasure of the Andes: the Alpaca; awakening interest and curiosity about this wonderful animal.
Using state-of-the-art technology, visitors to Mundo Alpaca Lima will be able to learn about and enjoy the Alpaca experience, as well as the history of Michell & Cia, a company positioned as a world leader in the alpaca industry, at no cost and in a comprehensive and interactive way.
Mundo Alpaca Lima also has a small exhibition of pre-Columbian textiles from the Amano Museum - the first pre-Columbian textile museum in Peru - as well as boutiques of the most exclusive brands of garments and accessories woven with the finest Alpaca and Vicuña fiber.
Mundo Alpaca Lima represents a great cultural and technological contribution towards Peru and the city of Lima, seeking to enrich the tourist product of our country and capital.
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Get to know Michell & Cia. – Pioneers in the Alpaca industry
Using state-of-the-art technology, in Mundo Alpaca Lima you will be able to experience and learn about the history, current events, social responsibility initiatives and the main activities of the Michell Group, a world leader in the alpaca industry, as well as the history and legacy of its founder, Mr. Frank W. Michell, pioneer of the Alpaca industry in Peru and the world.
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Discover the history of the Alpaca, the treasure of the Andes
You will be able to interact and discover everything about the principal and most important characteristics of the Alpaca, such as its origin, evolution and history, habitat, interaction with the first civilizations and its domestication, among other wonderful and interesting curiosities of this fantastic animal. In addition, you can learn much more about South American camelids such as the Vicuña, the Guanaco and the Llama, through our infographics and engaging digital interfaces.
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Learn more about the wonderful Alpaca fiber
In Mundo Alpaca you will learn all about this precious animal, and especially all about its wonderful fiber.
Learn more about the diverse properties and qualities of Alpaca fiber and the shearing process, as well as its impressive industrial transformation process.
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Michell & Cia, a commitment with the society and the country
Michell & Cia. is a company committed to society, as well as to the communities that play an important role within its operations and area of influence.
Learn about Michell & Cía.'s Social Responsibility initiatives, which are related to the conservation and promotion of Peruvian art, the dissemination and protection of Peru's oldest textiles, the promotion and improvement of education for the children of the Andes, among other important initiatives.
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Amano Pre-Columbian Museum: the history of our textile industry
Seeking a comprehensive and fully educational experience, Mundo Alpaca also integrates in its tour a small exhibition of the Amano Museum - the first pre-Columbian textile museum in Peru - exhibiting unique and exceptional pieces from pre-Columbian Peruvian cultures such as Paracas, Nazca, Wari and Inca.
The Amano Pre-Columbian Textile Museum is an invaluable contribution towards the conservation and preservation of pre-Columbian textiles and Peruvian cultural history, as it offers a unique experience to all local and foreign visitors who seek the opportunity to experience an enriching encounter with the millenary textile tradition that is part of Peru's and humanity's cultural heritage.
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The Michell Art Contest
Since 1981, Michell & Cia. annually convenes hundreds of painters to the oldest Art Contest at national level, whose results are widely disseminated through exhibitions in various parts of the country, making this contest, without a doubt, the most important in Peru in the artistic field, and one of the most notable in America.
Visit our exhibition room and enjoy the winning works of the contest sponsored by Michell y Cia., both in watercolor and oil techniques, as well as awarded traditional textiles.
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A new experience: Virtual reality excursions
Live a new and incredible experience with our "virtual excursions".
By means of modern virtual reality headsets, dare to "fly" over the most beautiful landscapes of the Andes and the alpaca ranch of Michell & Cia., "navigating" through its most beautiful spots.
Also, we encourage you to "share with", "play with" and "meet" the happy children of the Mirasol School, one of Michell Group´s main social responsibility activities.
Likewise, "get close, feel and listen" to the beautiful Alpaca and venture to "walk" among its large and colorful herds.
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Representative dioramas
At Mundo Alpaca, we also pay tribute to the traditional Peruvian textile industry. Therefore, we incorporate realistic dioramas or models in the exhibition, which have as the center of their composition, the immortalization of the ancestral technique of the backstrap loom, the life and work of a weaver and the joy and commitment of a typical Alpaca herdsman.
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Mundo Alpaca – Shopping
Complement your experience at Mundo Alpaca by visiting the boutiques of exclusive brands such as Sol Alpaca, Wanderlust and Awanakancha, where you can find beautiful garments made with the finest Peruvian fibers, such as Alpaca and Vicuña, and whose designs are inspired by the beautiful shapes and enigmatic weavings of ancient Peruvian cultures.
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CONTACT US
¿How to get there?
Mundo Alpaca Lima is located in the district of Miraflores, known for its beauty, tourist attractions and wonderful ocean views. You can visit us at:
Av. Larco 1232 Miraflores, a few steps from Larcomar shopping center
Monday to Sunday from 11.00am to 8.00pm
Write to us: mundoalpaca_lima@michell.com.pe