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Bolivia
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Potosi Department
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Tomas Frias
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Potosi
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ACTIVE MINE - POTOSI HALF DAY
5 h
About this activity
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Stop At: Cerro Rico, Aycucho # 19 entre calles Bolívar y Frías, Potosi Bolivia
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.
Duration: 5 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cerro Rico, Aycucho # 19 entre calles Bolívar y Frías, Potosi Bolivia
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.
Duration: 5 hours
Included
- Transport
- Entrance fees
- Specialized bilingual guide
- Necessary equipment for the mine tour (helmet, gum boots, trousers, jacket and torch).
- Entry/Admission - Cerro Rico
Not included
- Transport to Potosí (ask about prices of bus or flight tickets, we have a lot of options)
- Gifts for miners
- Tips
- Extra drinks
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Tourism
80%
Sport
60%
Original
25%
Cultural
20%
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