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Museo de Ciencias Naturales

Although a bit dusty, this natural history museum in the Colegio Bolívar houses Ecuador’s most thorough collection of stuffed birds, mammals and reptiles. Exhibits include an extensive collection of pre-Columbian bowls, axes and gourds.

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