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Active Mine - Potosi Half Day
Type: Unique Experiences
Duration: 8 Hours
Active Mine - Potosi Half Day
- Type:Unique Experiences
- Duration:8 Hours
OVERVIEWThe 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.
INCLUDESTransportEntrance feesNecessary equipment for the mine tour (helmet, gum boots, trousers, jacket and torch).Specialized bilingual guideEXCLUDESTransport to Potosí (ask about prices of bus or flight tickets, we have a lot of options)Gifts for minersTipsExtra drinksMEETING AND PICKUPMeeting pointPlaza 10 de NoviembreIn front of "Cathedral"Options and Start timeActive Mine - Potosi Half Day:08:30 AMEnd pointThis activity ends back at the meeting point.WHAT TO EXPECT1: Cerro RicoThe 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.
3 hours -Admission Ticket IncludedADDITIONAL INFOPublic transportation options are available nearbyNot recommended for travelers with spinal injuriesNot recommended for pregnant travelersNot recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular healthSuitable for all physical fitness levelsNot wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed) -
Potosi - Active Mine Tour - Half Day -
Type: Unique Experiences
Duration: 8 Hours
Potosi - Active Mine Tour - Half Day -
- Type:Unique Experiences
- Duration:8 Hours
OVERVIEWWhile visiting Potosí, travel into its namesake mines with a guide and learn about this 16th-century silver mining town founded by the Spanish crown. Going on a private tour offers not only a glimpse inside but a deep appreciation for the hard work of daily laborers who continue to extract minerals from the mine. Cerro Potosí is reached by private vehicle from your hotel, with all necessary safety gear provided.Privately guided tour of the Potosi silver mine offers a look insideDiscover how 200 years of mining made the Spanish Empire one of the worlds richestPrivate transport is included round-trip from Potosi hotelsA helmet, boots, pants, jacket and lamp are all provided for safetyINCLUDESTransport.Necessary equipment for the mine tour (helmet, boots, pants, jacket and lamp)Specialized Bilingual Guide.EXCLUDESGifts for miners.Tips.Extra drinks.MEETING AND PICKUPMeeting pointNational Mint of BoliviaMeeting point, prior announcement. at 9:00 a.m. The main gate of Museum "Casa de la Moneda" on Ayacucho Avenue. +Drop off time 12:00 p.m.Options and Start timePotosi - Active Mine Tour - Half Day - :09:00 AMEnd pointThis activity ends back at the meeting point.WHAT TO EXPECT1: Cerro RicoItinerary
After getting picked up from downtown and before reaching the Cerro Rico (Rich Hill), make a little stop at the Mining Market, the most attractive in the area. Have some free time to buy some dynamite, alcohol and coca leaves as a present for miners to be visited inside the mine.
The mines visited are located at the base of the historical Rich Hill of Potosí. 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.3 hours -Admission Ticket IncludedADDITIONAL INFONot recommended for pregnant travelersNot recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular healthNot recommended for travelers with spinal injuriesSuitable for all physical fitness levelsNot wheelchair accessibleThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelersCANCELLATION POLICYFor a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.(For information purpose only - definite start times will show on voucher, once confirmed)
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