Museo Casa de Horacio Quiroga
Is Museo Casa de Horacio Quiroga worth visiting?
The house where Horacio Quiroga lived and wrote his jungle stories. It is in San Ignacio, in the Jesuit Ruins region, 1.5 km from downtown San Ignacio.
At a glance
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Town | San Ignacio |
| Region | Jesuit Ruins |
| Distance to downtown San Ignacio | 1.5 km |
| Coordinates | -27.265, -55.55212 |
About Museo Casa de Horacio Quiroga
Uruguayan writer Horacio Quiroga, author of "South American Jungle Tales" and "Stories of Love, Madness and Death", lived in San Ignacio in the early 20th century. The house museum preserves his home, personal belongings and the forest setting that inspired his work.
It is a few kilometres from the ruins of San Ignacio Miní, so they are easy to combine on the same day.
Local tip
Combine it with the ruins in the morning and Teyú Cuaré in the afternoon.
How to get there
Coordinates: -27.265, -55.55212
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Compare with similar ruins, museums and heritage
| Place | Town | Distance | Hours | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Casa de Horacio Quiroga | San Ignacio | — | — | — |
| Casa Museo de Horacio Quiroga | San Ignacio | 100 m | — | — |
| Casa Museo Miguel Nadasdy | San Ignacio | 1.8 km | — | — |
| Cementerio | San Ignacio | 2.3 km | — | — |
| Huerta | San Ignacio | 2.3 km | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Museo Casa de Horacio Quiroga?
In San Ignacio, Misiones, 1.5 km from downtown San Ignacio. Coordinates: -27.265, -55.55212.
What is near Museo Casa de Horacio Quiroga?
Casa Museo de Horacio Quiroga (100 m), Mirador del teyu cuare (690 m), Posada Los Lagartos (1.1 km).
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