Museo del Mojo

Museo del Mojo in Puerto de Tazacorte, on the island of La Palma, is a small museum dedicated to one of the most distinctive products of Canary Islands cuisine: mojo sauce. It sits in the historic centre of Tazacorte, in the El Charco neighbourhood, right next to the Museo del Plátano (Banana Museum), so both can easily be visited during the same walk.

What is mojo palmero and why does it get its own museum?

Mojo is a sauce made from olive oil, garlic, chili or sweet peppers, vinegar and spices, and across the Canary Islands it comes in countless variations, from the spicy mojo rojo to the herb-based mojo verde. On La Palma it has been part of everyday cooking for generations, which is why the local council created a space documenting how the sauce has traditionally been made. The Museo del Mojo was set up alongside the neighbouring banana museum, together forming a small hub dedicated to the island's local food products.

What is on display inside?

The museum is organised into rooms that show the ingredients needed to prepare authentic mojo palmero, together with the tools and utensils historically used to make it — mortars, containers and kitchen equipment long used in households across the region. A separate section is devoted to licor de café, the Canarian coffee liqueur, which alongside mojo and bananas ranks among the area's most important local products. In one short visit, guests get a look at two staples of the island's food culture side by side.

Where exactly is the museum located?

The Museo del Mojo stands in the very centre of Tazacorte, in the El Charco district, close to the harbour of Puerto de Tazacorte and the town's beach. Its location next to the Museo del Plátano makes it easy to find — together the two sites form a small complex focused on local culinary tradition, a convenient stop while exploring the historic part of town.

When should you plan your visit?

The museum runs on two seasonal schedules. In winter it opens Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 19:00. In summer the hours shift to 10:00–13:30 and 15:00–19:00, still Monday to Friday. On weekends, visits are only possible by prior arrangement, so it's worth keeping in mind if a Saturday or Sunday trip is being planned.

Who is this museum for?

The Museo del Mojo suits travellers curious about Canarian food culture, as well as anyone looking for an alternative to La Palma's usual nature-focused attractions. It is a compact, single-theme museum that gives visitors a quick, tangible sense of where the island's characteristic flavours come from and how mojo sauce was produced before industrial food processing took over.

Frequently asked questions

Are the Museo del Mojo and Museo del Plátano the same museum? No, they are two separate sites, but they stand close together in the same part of Tazacorte, so most visitors see both in one trip.

Can visitors buy mojo or licor de café at the museum? The exhibition focuses on showing the ingredients, tools and traditional methods behind these products; anyone hoping to purchase them on site should check availability directly before visiting.

Is the museum suitable for children? Yes — given its small size and hands-on, visual displays (tools, containers, ingredients), the visit is short and easy for the whole family to follow.

Do weekday visits need to be booked in advance? No, on weekdays the museum is open during its regular hours without a booking; prior arrangement is only required for weekend visits.