The Casa del Corregidor

This exquisite little structure near the heart of town in Puno is worth a visit both for itself as one of the few architectural and historical places of interest in Puno, and for the productive use of its space. The Casa del Corregidor has a history going all the way back to the 17th century, the name "corregidor" referring to a "corrector," a title traditional associated to a sovereign who served as magistrate, governor, and tax-collector. It was later appropriated by the Catholic Church, and then by a private family, who eventually sold it to the city, at which point it was declared a historical landmark.

It is now home to a handful of progressive enterprises; the Café Cecovasa, the Fair Trade Folk Art shop, and the All Ways Travel Agency, which sponsors cultural tourism and works with NGO’s to bring in much-needed volunteers to help poor children in the area. The Casa del Corregidor also sponsors a number of culturally edifying experiences: art expositions, talks, workshops, and shows.

Location:
Jiron Deustua 576, Puno
Puno, Peru

Cultural Tour

Open Hours from:8 a.m

Open Hours to:11 p.m.

Travel Skills: None

Contact Information:
Phone: 51-365-603
URL: www.casadelcorregidor.ciap.org

By Ricardo Segreda

Growing up in New York, Rick Segreda used to cut out of high school in order to hang out at the Museum of Modern Art and catch foreign-language...

Created: 20 Apr 2007

Updated: 24 Jul 2007

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