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

Name: Potosí Mines Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 17.06 USD
Rating: 9.3 (58 reviews)

The mine tour was excellent. Our guides, Magda and Ariel, took wonderful care of us. Magda explained everything firsthan...

Ileana

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!

Details

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

Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation. An accompanying person is required.

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

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 2 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Calle Ayacucho, 2.

Reviews of our customers

9.3

Exceptional 734 Travelers·58 reviews

July 24, 2026
Ileana
Argentina
The mine tour was excellent. Our guides, Magda and Ariel, took wonderful care of us. Magda explained everything firsthand, from how the work is done a...
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November 28, 2025
Fernando
Neuquén, Argentina
Excellent. A unique experience to see the current state of mining and understand its history. Not recommended for people with a fear of enclosed space...
With friends
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November 24, 2025
Jesus
Jaen, Spain
Jennifer a great guide
Traveling solo
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October 18, 2025
Viktoriia
Russia
One of the best tours of our lives! Our guide, Skinny Rambo, was absolutely amazing — a totally crazy guy in the best way possible! Highly recom...
As a couple
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December 25, 2023
Anónimo
Uruguay
The visit was very good. Both the visit itself and the organization. I definitely recommend the activity. In our case we went on December 25th so the ...
Traveling solo
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November 9, 2023
Anonymous
Canada
It was absolutely incredible and eye opening, but I was definitely one of the wussies who had to bail once we started to crawl down. Our group was ins...
As a couple
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October 31, 2023
Clara
Spain
Awesome. Simply incredible to see. My guide has been Lady, who is super good, knows a lot, is super animated, answers all questions and takes you ever...
Traveling solo
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April 12, 2023
Mario Enrique Patino Ley
Bolivia
Our tour was brilliant. It is not just a show, you will see the real everyday life of a mines worker and it‘s shocking. Our guide David was brilliant!...
With friends
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February 25, 2023
Maria Castricum
Uitgeest, Netherlands
This morning we went on a tour with David to the candelaria and Rosario mines. We were with a small group of 4 people and had an unreal experience. Th...
As a couple
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January 18, 2023
Anónimo
Spain
It is a most authentic experience. It really makes you feel how the miners work in these Potosí mines. The exceptional guide Francisco, had a lot of e...
Traveling solo
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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.

9.3

Exceptional 734 Travelers·58 reviews

July 24, 2026
Ileana
Argentina
The mine tour was excellent. Our guides, Magda and Ariel, took wonderful care of us. Magda explained everything firsthand, from how the work is done a...
Is this useful?
November 28, 2025
Fernando
Neuquén, Argentina
Excellent. A unique experience to see the current state of mining and understand its history. Not recommended for people with a fear of enclosed space...
With friends
Is this useful?
November 24, 2025
Jesus
Jaen, Spain
Jennifer a great guide
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
October 18, 2025
Viktoriia
Russia
One of the best tours of our lives! Our guide, Skinny Rambo, was absolutely amazing — a totally crazy guy in the best way possible! Highly recom...
As a couple
Is this useful?
December 25, 2023
Anónimo
Uruguay
The visit was very good. Both the visit itself and the organization. I definitely recommend the activity. In our case we went on December 25th so the ...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
November 9, 2023
Anonymous
Canada
It was absolutely incredible and eye opening, but I was definitely one of the wussies who had to bail once we started to crawl down. Our group was ins...
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 31, 2023
Clara
Spain
Awesome. Simply incredible to see. My guide has been Lady, who is super good, knows a lot, is super animated, answers all questions and takes you ever...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
April 12, 2023
Mario Enrique Patino Ley
Bolivia
Our tour was brilliant. It is not just a show, you will see the real everyday life of a mines worker and it‘s shocking. Our guide David was brilliant!...
With friends
Is this useful?
February 25, 2023
Maria Castricum
Uitgeest, Netherlands
This morning we went on a tour with David to the candelaria and Rosario mines. We were with a small group of 4 people and had an unreal experience. Th...
As a couple
Is this useful?
January 18, 2023
Anónimo
Spain
It is a most authentic experience. It really makes you feel how the miners work in these Potosí mines. The exceptional guide Francisco, had a lot of e...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?

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Guided tours and free tours Day trips

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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.

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.

Potosí Mines Tour