Highlights
- Choose between convenient 9:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. daily departures
- Explore the active mines of Cerro Rico with a specialized bilingual guide
- Discover the daily life, traditions, and working methods of local miners
- Visit the traditional Mining Market before heading to Cerro Rico
- Explore underground galleries and discover Potosí’s fascinating mining history
Description
Potosí Active Mine Tour – Half Day
Discover the fascinating world of Cerro Rico and experience the reality of an active working mine accompanied by a bilingual guide.
Meeting Point – Downtown Potosí
Meet your guide at the main entrance of the Casa Nacional de Moneda de Potosí. The tour departs at 9:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m., depending on the option selected when booking.
Mining Market
Before entering the mine, visit the traditional Mining Market, where you will learn about the materials and products used by miners in their daily work. You will also have the opportunity to purchase optional gifts for the miners, such as drinks or snacks.
Cerro Rico – Active Mine
Continue to Cerro Rico, the legendary mountain that has played an important role in the history and development of Potosí.
Before entering the mine, you will receive the necessary safety equipment, including a helmet, boots, protective clothing, and a headlamp.
Accompanied by your bilingual guide, enter an active working mine and explore its underground galleries. Learn about the miners' daily working conditions, mineral extraction, tools, techniques, and traditional working methods that continue to be used today.
During the experience, discover the traditions and beliefs associated with mining life and gain a deeper understanding of the culture surrounding Cerro Rico.
Return to Our Office in Potosí
After approximately 3 hours, leave the mining area and return to our office in Potosí, where the Active Mine Tour concludes.
Includes
Specialized bilingual guide. (English – Spanish)
Transport
Entrance fees
Necessary equipment for the mine tour (helmet, boots, trousers, jacket, and lamp)
Excludes
Gifts for miners – Soda or cigarettes
Drinks
Snacks
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
