Active Mine_private
Overview
Available languages
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
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_private
Pickup 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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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