
Our Founder
Edilberto Soto Tenorio
Edilberto Soto Tenorio, a visionary passionate about the preservation of our Andean culture, is the founder of the Potato Museum. Its commitment to the history and biodiversity of our native potatoes has given rise to this unique space, which seeks not only to highlight the importance of this tuber, but also to educate new generations about the ancestral legacy of Peruvian civilizations.
The creation of this museum is a tribute to the thousands of farmers who keep potato cultivation alive, a heritage that has been transmitted from generation to generation. Furthermore, this initiative highlights the value of the potato not only as a food, but as a symbol of resistance, innovation and sustainable development.
The Potato Museum has great importance for the country, as it strengthens national pride, promotes cultural tourism and contributes to the conservation of biodiversity. It is a source of knowledge and a platform to make visible the agricultural wealth of Peru, demonstrating to the entire world the fundamental role that this tuber plays in our culture and in global food security.