Activity Potosí, Bolivia

Active Mine_private

3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

The uncle — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Active Mine_private, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Have a great experience visiting the mines that are located at the base of the historical Rich Hill of Potosi. Inside, appreciate the system of miners´ work that has not suffered great changes after so much time of exploitation.

Touring the different galleries and interior levels of the mines, visitors can meet some places where the miners built statues that represent to their gods as The Uncle of the Mine (the devil). Visitors also can see the mineral veins that are a group of rocks and chemical formations of minerals, chimneys, apart from having an experiential sharing time with the miners and observing the different work methods that they carry out every day.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Andes 2 Amazon

Ages: Adults (18–60 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Transport
Included: Entrance fees
Included: Specialized bilingual guide
Included: Necessary equipment for the mine tour (helmet, gum boots, trousers, jacket and torch)

Not included

Not included: Transport to Potosí (ask about prices of bus or flight tickets , we have a lot of options)
Not included: Gifts for miners
Not included: Tips
Not included: Extra drinks

Itinerary

Cerro Rico

3 hours Admission included

The mines visited are located at the base of the historical Rich Hill of Potosi. Inside, appreciate the system of miners´ work that has not suffered great changes after so much time of exploitation.

Touring the different galleries and interior levels of the mines, visitors can meet some places where the miners built statues that represent to their gods as The Uncle of the Mine (the devil). Visitors also can see the mineral veins that are a group of rocks and chemical formations of minerals, chimneys, apart from having an experiential sharing time with the miners and observing the different work methods that they carry out every day.