POTOSI COLONIAL MINES - Half Day

Tour Type

HISTORY, ART & CULTURE

Duration

3 Hrs.

Tour Service

PRIVATE

Departure

08:00 every day

Start at / End at

POTOSI / POTOSI

Group Size

1 pax minimum

Code Program: PMH4

COLLECTING MEMORIES

  • Amazing hike through the inside of the biggest silver mine of the world, a complete adventure on its own.
  • Take part in the local rituals to the legendary figure venerated from the miners called “El Tío” or the uncle, to whom they pray before going into the mine, asking to be kept safe.

TOUR DESCRIPTION

We start at a traditional miner’s market, where everybody gets their supply of coca leaf, alcohol, and other ingredients to “Pijchar”, which is the name of the action of using this medicinal herb that is almost mandatory for miners in order to have the strength to work at this environment. Before going in, get equipped with a helmet, boots, jackets and flashlights explained by experts. Ascend to Sumaj Orcko, a high spot in the mountain where mineral is still being pulled today, go through narrow and dark mine paths that so many Andean miners have gone through, and witness the ritual to “el Tío”, to whom they pray to be safe while entering. After all this experiences you’ll get a different perspective of this place.

LOCATION MAP

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TRAVEL TIPS

In order to have the best experience possible, we suggest that you bring comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, warm clothing, sunglasses and a portable camera or Smartphone to capture the scenery.

NOTE

Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays the miners take a rest, is possible to visit the mine, but without miners working.

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  • Included activities are exclusive to our group wherever possible, to minimize contact with others.
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PRICE - Code: PMH4

Per person, from

36.00 US.

  • Based on 4 passengers.

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