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3 Hours
Mobile ticket
Pickup offered
Offered in: English, French
Overview
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.
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
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Start time
01:30 PM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
If your hotel is not near from the central part of the city, the pick up will be in front of the main door of Cathedral, Plaza 10 de Noviembre.
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 Ticket Included
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
Operated by Andes 2 Amazon
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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