Items | Potosi: Cerro Rico of Potosí Silver Mine Guided Tour
Potosi: Cerro Rico of Potosí Silver Mine Guided Tour
(36) Reviews
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Descend into the legendary Cerro Rico of Potosi and journey through centuries of Bolivian mining history. Our expert-guided tours offer a unique and profound insight into the lives of the miners, past and present, who have shaped this iconic silver mountain. Witness firsthand the challenging conditions and the incredible resilience of those who extract the mineral wealth from the earth. Explore dimly lit tunnels, learn about traditional mining techniques, and gain a powerful understanding of the sacrifices and triumphs woven into the fabric of Potosí. This isn't just a tour; it's an immersive experience that connects you directly to the heartbeat of Bolivia's mining heritage in a real cooper...
After taking mining equipment, our first stop y Mercado Minero.
Miners before enter to work to the mines, they buy food and mining issues
15 minutes
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Potosi Underground Mine
Most of the tour is go inside an active mine. You will get shocked with mining conditions as spanish colonial times. Tio and Pachamama traditions. It is possible to talk with miners
Potosi: Cerro Rico of Potosí Silver Mine Guided Tour
(36) Reviews
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Descend into the legendary Cerro Rico of Potosi and journey through centuries of Bolivian mining history. Our expert-guided tours offer a unique and profound insight into the lives of the miners, past and present, who have shaped this iconic silver mountain. Witness firsthand the challenging conditions and the incredible resilience of those who extract the mineral wealth from the earth. Explore dimly lit tunnels, learn about traditional mining techniques, and gain a powerful understanding of the sacrifices and triumphs woven into the fabric of Potosí. This isn't just a tour; it's an immersive experience that connects you directly to the heartbeat of Bolivia's mining heritage in a real cooper...
