Private Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

French

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Have a great experience visiting the mines that 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

Specialized bilingual guide

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

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

Gifts for miners

Tips

Extra drinks

Pickup points

Hostal La Realeza

Ayacucho # 15, frente al Museo Casa de la Moneda Potosi Bolivia

Hostel Casa Blanca

Calle Tarija 35, entre Calles Nogales y Chuquisaca Potosi Bolivia

Hotel Santa Teresa

Cll. Ayacucho No. 43, Potosi Bolivia

Hotel Coloso

Calle Bolivar, 965, Potosi Bolivia

Hostal Patrimonio

Calle Matos No. 62, Potosi Bolivia

Hostal La Casona Potosi

Chuquisaca # 460 and Tarija, Potosi Bolivia

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