San Juancito Minero

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Mina "El Rosario" — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

"El Rosario" Visitor Center — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The history of San Juancito is inextricably linked to the mineral wealth of the mountains in which it stands.

Before the arrival of the Spaniards, the descendants of the Tolupan / Jicaque people today exploited, on a small scale, the minerals of the region. In the 16th century, the Spaniards made a short-lived attempt to extract ore from the mountains in the area. Using the indigenous population as labor, they proceeded to extract gold and silver from the mountainside; However, after a few years, the indigenous population was so devastated by abysmal diseases and working conditions that the Spaniards, without a reliable source of labor, packed and moved to other seemingly more viable sites in Honduras.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Honduras Traveling

Ages: Children (5–8 years) · Adults (11–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Local guide during the tour

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

You will have the opportunity to visit the charming mining town of San Juancito, home to the Rosario Mining Company, one of the most important mining companies during the 1880s. You will begin with a visit to the town's School of Recycling Craftswomen, where you will be able to appreciate the local talent and commitment to sustainability. Then, you will head to the old mine facilities, as well as the site where the first US embassy in Honduras was opened. This experience will allow you to immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this fascinating town.

Stop 1

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Hotel Humuya Inn
Hotel Paseo Miramontes
Apart-Hotel Suites La Aurora
Intercontinental Tegucigalpa At Multiplaza Mall By IHG
Real Colonial Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Tegucigalpa By IHG
Hyatt Place Tegucigalpa
Aparthotel Guijarros
Hotel Plaza Juan Carlos
LQ Hotel by Wyndham Tegucigalpa
Hotel Villa Marina
Florencia Plaza Hotel

and 14 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.