Potosí Mines Tour

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!

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. We will talk about El Tío, a deity usually associated with alcohol, tobacco, or coca leaves. Photos of the mining wagons can be taken before returning to the minibus for the trip back to the starting point.

Candelaria Mine Tour

The Candelaria mine, older and more traditional, dates back to the seventeenth century and is approximately 20 minutes away.

The tour begins with a visit to a small mining museum, providing insight into the profession and the daily life of the miners, including their diet, schedule, and tools used, notably the coca leaves for altitude.

We will tour the galleries for two hours, discover ancient ritual offerings, and observe how the tunnels interconnect. The return to the surface will be via the Rosario mine, followed by the vehicle ride back to the starting point.