Overview
Available languages
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
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.
Options
Active Mine - Potosi Half Day
What‘s Included
Necessary equipment for the mine tour (helmet, gum boots, trousers, jacket and torch).
Transport
Entrance fees
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very interesting
isabelrf2019,Oct 28, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Unique 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
4.00Very educational but not suitable for claustrophobics. Really Heavy Metal, the hard work of the miners.
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