• Cerro Rico - Itinerary
  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.

• Transport.
• Necessary equipment for the mine tour (helmet, boots, pants, jacket and lamp)
• Specialized Bilingual Guide.

• Gifts for miners.
• Tips.
• Extra drinks.

Potosí, situated at an altitude exceeding 4,000 meters, ranks among the world’s highest cities. Despite this impressive elevation, the nearby Cerro Potosí still dominates the surrounding landscape.

Established as a mining town in 1546 by the Spaniards, Potosí saw over 40,000 tons of silver exported over the following two centuries, contributing to the Spanish Empire’s immense wealth. Unfortunately, millions of indigenous people were compelled to labor in the mines during this period.

By 1672, Potosí had become one of the wealthiest cities globally.

Today, minerals continue to be extracted from the mine, and visitors can embark on a fascinating tour inside to gain insight into the workers’ lifestyle.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.