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Potosí: Cerro Rico Active Mine Guided Experience｜Bolivia
Potosí: Cerro Rico Active Mine Guided Experience｜Bolivia
Potosí: Cerro Rico Active Mine Guided Experience｜Bolivia
Potosí: Cerro Rico Active Mine Guided Experience｜Bolivia
Potosí: Cerro Rico Active Mine Guided Experience｜Bolivia

Potosí: Cerro Rico Active Mine Guided Experience｜Bolivia

Bolivia-Potosi
Free cancellation 3 day(s) prior to experience date
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  • Explore an active mine in Cerro Rico with a bilingual guide
  • Discover the daily life and traditions of Potosí's miners
  • Visit the local Mining Market and learn about essential supplies
  • Explore underground galleries with a specialized guide
  • Learn about the beliefs and traditions surrounding life inside Cerro Rico
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Tour TypeShared tour
Transportation methodTransfer from meeting point
Departure TimeStandard Departure (8-9 am), Late Departure (After 9 am)
Tour typesGuided tour
Meal arrangementArrange yourself
Shopping ExperienceLocal Markets
Sightseeing typeTraditional markets, Historic site tour, Eco-tourism
TransportWalking

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MEETING POINT & DEPARTURE IN POTOSÍ

Meet your guide at the main entrance of the Casa Nacional de Moneda in Potosí. Choose between two departure times, at 9:00 AM or 2:00 PM, depending on the option selected when booking. The experience begins and ends in Potosí.

MINING MARKET

Begin with a visit to Potosí's traditional Mining Market. Learn about the materials, tools, and supplies miners use in their daily work. You will also have the opportunity to purchase optional gifts for the miners, such as drinks or snacks.

CERRO RICO & SAFETY PREPARATION

Continue from Potosí toward Cerro Rico, the legendary mountain that has shaped the history and development of the city for centuries. Before entering the mine, receive the necessary safety equipment, including a helmet, boots, protective trousers, jacket, and headlamp.

ACTIVE MINE EXPERIENCE

Accompanied by your specialized 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.

MINING TRADITIONS & CULTURE

During the experience, discover the traditions and beliefs associated with mining life and gain a deeper understanding of the culture and history surrounding Cerro Rico.

RETURN TO POTOSÍ

After approximately 3 hours, leave the mining area and travel back to Potosí. Return the provided safety equipment and finish your Cerro Rico Active Mine experience in Potosí.

Important Info

Reminders

  • Not Suitable For: People with back problems

  • Not Suitable For: People with mobility impairments

  • Not Suitable For: People with claustrophobia

  • Not Suitable For: People with heart problems

  • Not Suitable For: People with vertigo

  • Not Suitable For: People with respiratory issues

  • Not Suitable For: People with altitude sickness

  • What To Bring: Snacks

  • What To Bring: Drinks

  • What To Bring: Comfortable clothes

  • What To Bring: Travel insurance

  • What To Bring: Cash

  • Know Before You Go: The mine tour involves walking in confined spaces and may not be suitable for those with claustrophobia or respiratory issues.

  • Know Before You Go: Safety equipment is provided and must be worn at all times during the mine tour.

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