Potosí: Casa Nacional de la Moneda Private Guided Tour

Highlights

• Professional private guided Tour
• Benefit from fast and easy skip-the-ticket-line entrance
• Step back in time at the Casa Nacional de la Moneda, a UNESCO site
• Explore galleries showcasing ancient coins and colonial art
• Discover the history of this 18th-century building with a guide

Description

Step back in time at Potosí's magnificent Casa Nacional de la Moneda (Royal Mint), a UNESCO World Heritage site and a crucial testament to Bolivia's colonial past. Join an expert-guided tour and uncover the incredible history of this colossal 18th-century building, where vast quantities of silver from Cerro Rico were transformed into coins that fueled the Spanish Empire. Journey through its grand courtyards and discover the ingenious, often brutal, machinery used for minting – including impressive wooden presses once powered by mules and forced labor. Explore galleries showcasing ancient coins, exquisite colonial art (including the famous 'Virgen Cerro' painting), and artifacts that paint a vivid picture of Potosí's immense wealth and its global impact. Learn about the lives of the workers, the technological advancements, and the cultural fusion that defined this pivotal period.

Includes

Skip-the-ticket-line timed entrance to the Casa de la Momeda Museum Guided tour of Casa Nacional de la Moneda Booking fee Full access to the permanent collection and all temporary exhibitions Access to galleries showcasing ancient coins Viewing of colonial art including 'Virgen Cerro' painting Insight into the history of silver minting and its impact

Important Information

• The tour involves walking through the building The site is a UNESCO World Heritage site Learn about the history of Potosí and its global impact

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund