Potosi Tour: Active Mine
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Aramis Plaza
Duration
2h 15min
Meeting point
7 ayacucho potosi bolivia
Languages
English
From €15.00
Per person
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
Cancel for free up to 24 hours. We price match.
Overview
Potosí, at over 4,000 meters, is one of the highest cities in the world. But even at that altitude, the nearby Cerro Potosí does not prevent it from dominating the surrounding landscape.
Potosí was founded as a mining town by the Spanish in 1546. Over the next 200 years, more than 40,000 tons of silver were exported, making the Spanish Empire one of the richest in the world. Millions of indigenous people were forced to work in the mines during the extraction process.
In 1672, Potosi became one of the richest cities in the world.
To this day, workers extract minerals from the mine and it is possible to take an amazing tour inside and appreciate their way of life.
Potosí was founded as a mining town by the Spanish in 1546. Over the next 200 years, more than 40,000 tons of silver were exported, making the Spanish Empire one of the richest in the world. Millions of indigenous people were forced to work in the mines during the extraction process.
In 1672, Potosi became one of the richest cities in the world.
To this day, workers extract minerals from the mine and it is possible to take an amazing tour inside and appreciate their way of life.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Pets
Not allowed
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This activity includes:
- Cerro rico
- Transporte.
- Equipo necesario para el recorrido por la mina (casco, botas, pantalones, chaqueta y linterna)
- Guía Bilingüe Especializado.
On arrival
Starting point
National Mint of Bolivia, Ayacucho, Villa Imperial de Potosí.
Meeting point, prior notice. At 9:00 a.m. Main door of the Mint Museum on Ayacucho Avenue. + Arrival time: 12:00 h.
Things to note
Who are not phobic of enclosed places
Free Cancellation
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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