Museo de Historia Natural
Museo de Historia Natural de la Universidad del Cauca
One of Colombia's most important natural history museums, with rich collections of birds, butterflies and Andean fauna. Great for families.
The Natural History Museum belongs to the University of Cauca and sits at the foot of Tulcán Hill. Its collection of several thousand specimens is best known for birds, including many endemic Colombian species and the Andean condor. It also holds insects, butterflies, reptiles, minerals and archaeological pieces that recreate the diverse ecosystems of the Cauca region. A visit takes about an hour and admission is cheap. Pair it with Tulcán Hill and Pueblito Patojo for a half-day outing.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–12:00, 14:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Morro de Tulcán
- Pueblito Patojo
- Iglesia La Ermita
- Casa Museo Mosquera
- Museo Arquidiocesano de Arte Religioso
- Iglesia de Santo Domingo & Universidad del Cauca
- Capilla de Belén
- Casa Museo Guillermo Valencia