Tour of the National Mint of Bolivia

Learn about the prosperous past of the Villa Imperial de Potosí on this guided tour of the National Mint of Bolivia!

Tour of the National Mint of Bolivia

We'll meet at the time of your choice in front of the National Mint of Bolivia, a place that marked the history of Bolivia and the Spanish Empire.

Upon entering the building, we'll be greeted by its majestic entrance cloister, one of the 5 courtyards of the National Mint of Bolivia, and a giant mask with a mocking smile located above the arcades of the courtyard. Join us to discover its significance.

While exploring the different rooms, we'll learn about the importance of this institution during the viceregal era, when the Villa Imperial de Potosí became one of the richest cities in the world.

The museum exhibits paintings, numismatic collections, smelting furnaces, and machines from different centuries used to mint valuable coins. We'll see examples of reales (old Spanish coins), marks, and gold and silver coins.

At the end of the tour, we'll visit the gift store, where you can purchase memorabilia of brass, copper, or silver or even stamp your own coin!

After an hour and a half tour, we'll conclude at the exit of the museum.