Active Mine - Potosi Half Day

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

3 hours

Mobile ticket

The mines visited are located at the base of the historical Rich Hill of Potosi. Inside, appreciate the system of miners´ work that has not suffered great changes after so much time of exploitation.

Touring the different galleries and interior levels of the mines, visitors can meet some places where the miners built statues that represent to their gods as The Uncle of the Mine (the devil). Visitors also can see the mineral veins that are a group of rocks and chemical formations of minerals, chimneys, apart from having an experiential sharing time with the miners and observing the different work methods that they carry out every day.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Cerro Rico

The mines visited are located at the base of the historical Rich Hill of Potosi. Inside, appreciate the system of miners´ work that has not suffered great changes after so much time of exploitation. Touring the different galleries and interior levels of the mines, visitors can meet some places where the miners built statues that represent to their gods as The Uncle of the Mine (the devil). Visitors also can see the mineral veins that are a group of rocks and chemical formations of minerals, chimneys, apart from having an experiential sharing time with the miners and observing the different work methods that they carry out every day.

3 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Transport

Entrance fees

Necessary equipment for the mine tour (helmet, gum boots, trousers, jacket and torch).

Specialized bilingual guide

Transport to Potosí (ask about prices of bus or flight tickets, we have a lot of options)

Gifts for miners

Tips

Extra drinks

Options

Active Mine - Potosi Half Day

Reviews

4.00

2 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Very interesting
isabelrf2019,,Oct 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Unique experience, not recommended for those with claustrophobia. Contact with the miners, listening to their life stories, becoming aware of their working conditions has a significant emotional impact. Much more impactful than watching a documentary. The tunnels are tight and sometimes we have to move crouched or sitting.
Cerro Rico Potosi Mine Tour
DarioMartinatto,,Aug 5, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Very educational but not suitable for claustrophobics. Really Heavy Metal, the hard work of the miners.