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Discover Cerro Rico de Potosi on a guided tour. Learn about the work of the miners, explore mineral veins and chimneys, and visit the Mining Market to buy gifts for the miners.

Highlights

• Discover the historic Cerro Rico de Potosi and its mines on a guided tour
• Learn about the miners' work system, which has not changed over time
• See mineral veins, chemical formations, and chimneys inside the mines
• Visit the Mining Market to buy gifts for the miners you will visit inside
• Observe the different work methods the miners perform every day

Description

Discover the mines of Cerro Rico on a guided tour from Potosi. Learn about the miners' work system and see the mineral veins, chimneys, and statues that the miners have built. After being picked up in the city center, make a short stop at the Mining Market, the most attractive in the area. You will have free time to buy dynamite, alcohol, and coca leaves as gifts for the miners you will visit inside the mine. The mines visited are located at the base of the historic Cerro Rico de Potosi. Inside, appreciate the miners' work system, which has not undergone major changes after so much time of exploitation. Walk through the different galleries and interior levels of the mines. See some places where the miners built statues representing their gods such as El Tio de la Mina (the devil). See the mineral veins that are a set of rocks and chemical formations of minerals, chimneys, as well as have an experiential time with the miners and observe the different work methods they perform every day.

Includes

Specialized bilingual guide (English - Spanish). Transportation. Entrance fees. Necessary equipment for the visit to the mine (helmet, boots, pants, jacket and lamp).

Important Information

• Wear comfortable and dirt-resistant clothing Buying gifts for miners (dynamite, alcohol, coca leaves) is optional but appreciated The mine's environment can be harsh and claustrophobic Not recommended for those with respiratory issues or claustrophobia

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund