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 significant location in Bolivia and the Spanish Empire's history.

Upon entering, we will see its entrance cloister and a giant mask with a mocking smile above the arcades. Join us to discover its identity and meaning!

During the tour, we will explore various rooms and learn about the importance of this institution during the viceregal era when the Villa Imperial de Potosí was one of the wealthiest cities globally.

The museum features paintings, numismatic collections, smelting furnaces, and machines from different centuries utilized to mint coins. Examples include 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 brass, copper, or silver souvenirs or stamp your own coin.

After a 90-minute tour, we'll conclude at the museum exit.