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By Turismo Claudia
Free cancellation available
The previous price was £19 and current price is £15 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • What makes the experience unique is the opportunity to know the Cerro Rico of Potosí from an authentic, close, and human perspective. You will not only visit a mine, but you will discover the stories, traditions, and challenges of those who work in its depths.

    With Turismo Claudia you will live a cultural experience accompanied by local guides, who will share knowledge about mining history, extraction techniques, and ancestral beliefs, such as the cult of the Mine Uncle.

    The tour combines history, adventure, and contact with the mining reality of Potosí. We provide safety equipment and accompaniment during the visit so you can discover one of the most emblematic historical heritage sites in Bolivia.

    An experience that goes beyond conventional tourism and that you will remember forever!

Activity location

  • Cerro Rico
    • Aycucho # 19, entre calles Bolívar y Frías
    • Potosi, Bolivia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ayacucho 20
    • 20 Ayacucho
    • Villa Imperial de Potosí, Departamento de Potosí, Bolivia

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Tours Minas CERRO RICO DE POTOSI

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Price details
£18.77
£15.02 x 1 Adult£15.02
Total
The previous price was £18.77 and current price is £15.02
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    EQUIPMENT TO ENTER THE MINE SUCH AS - HELMET - JACKET - LAMP - BOOTS - PANTS
  • Exclusions
    WE DO NOT PROVIDE FOOD OR DRINKS ON THE TOUR

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Cerro Rico

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Discover the interior of the legendary Cerro Rico of Potosí and live an authentic experience with the mining workers of Bolivia. Accompanied by a local guide, you will learn about the history of one of the world's most famous mountains and its importance during the colonial era. Before entering, you will receive the necessary safety equipment to take the tour. During the visit you will explore mining galleries, observe the working conditions of the miners, and learn about mineral extraction techniques, their tools, and the traditions that are maintained to this day. You will also discover the beliefs and rituals of the workers, including the figure of the Mine Uncle, a fundamental character of the Potosino mining culture. More than an excursion, it is an opportunity to get close to the history, the effort, and the traditions that are part of the identity of Potosí. Dare to discover the secrets of Cerro Rico with Turismo Claudia!

Location

Activity location

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    Cerro Rico
    • Aycucho # 19, entre calles Bolívar y Frías
    • Potosi, Bolivia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Ayacucho 20
    • 20 Ayacucho
    • Villa Imperial de Potosí, Departamento de Potosí, Bolivia

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