Potosí Mines Tour, Potosí - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Potosí Mines Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 18.17 USD
Rating: 8.9 (7 reviews)

Did you know the most important silver mines in the world are located in the Cerro Rico mountain? Find out all about it and visit the mines for yourself on this guided tour in Potosí!

Duration

3 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

Bus or minibus transport.
Transport by car or minibus.
Entry to the mines.
Equipment for visiting the mines.

When to book

You can book up to 2 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Yes, you must attend with a carer

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 5 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Potosí Mines Tour

When booking, you can choose two different options. Both begin and end on Ayacucho Street, in the center of Potosí:

Kunty Mine Tour

If you choose this option, we will take you to one of the most famous modern mines in Potosí. After a 20-minute drive we arrive at Cerro Chico, where the Kunty mine is located.

We will enter the gallery to visit one of its levels and discover everything related to the mining culture. Do you know who El Tío is? We will talk about this deity that usually appears surrounded by alcohol, tobacco or coca leaves. You can take photos of the mining wagons before returning to the minibus that will take us back to the starting point.

Candelaria Mine Tour

Even older and more traditional among the Cerro Rico mines, is the Candelaria mine, which dates back to the seventeenth century - approximately 20 minutes away.

First, the tour visits a small mining museum, a perfect place to learn more about the profession and understand the day to day life of the miners. We'll learn about what they eat, what schedule is, and what tools they use, including the coca leaves they ingest to withstand the altitude.

We will tour the galleries for two hours, discovering the offerings of an ancient ritual and admiring how the tunnels interconnect with each other. Then we'll return to the surface via the Rosario mine, before heading back to the starting point in the vehicle.