The
Museo Llelque near El Bolson, Argentina
The
Museo Llelque is located approximately 80 km (48 miles) from El Bolson, and 180km
(110 miles) from San Carlos de Bariloche in Argentina on the Leleque Estancia
in Patagonia, Argentina. Composed
of 4 rooms the Museo Llelque includes: - Indigenous
Peoples - When
the Spaniards arrived in the 16th century they called them the Patagones (the
savages) . This section of the museum deals with the historic perspective of the
people who dwelled here from the Paleolithic period.
- A
Meeting of Two Worlds - This area of the museum deals with the
of the
indigenous people of Patagonia that were dramatically altered forever encounter
of western civilization. With the introduction of horses, new weapons,
liquor, and horses forever changed and systematic armed actionfrom the Argentina
government called the - Bound
for Sedentary Society - Colonization
of the Patagonia which includes farming and sheep breeding and the acculturation
of the aborigines of the the Patagonia.
- Pioneers
- This
room entails the immigrants of Patagonia from other parts of Argentina and other
countries in Europe who decided to pack up their belongings and move to Patagonia
and start a new life. This was particular at the turn of the twentieth and the
beginning of the twenty first century.
Coffee
Shop and Bookstore
The
Leleque Museum has a must see quaint coffee shop and bookstore for those that
would like to relax and browse. There is a book for sale about the museum and
the Patagonia region written in English and also in Spanish. The
book is very informative and worth taking home for future reference. Monica, the
manager of the small shop is very knowledgeable about the history of Patagonia
and quite helpful. They also sell handicrafts and items of local crafts including
pottery, rugs and other items handmade by local Indians with a certificate of
authenticity and written explanation.of the functions and features.
If you
are into museums it is a must see with a English speaking guide. All the information
is in Spanish and with a pamphlet in English. The Leelque is well laid out and
a must if you would like to have a better understanding of the People of Patragoni,
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