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 site in Bolivian and Spanish history.

Upon entering, we'll be impressed by the majestic entrance cloister and the giant mask with a mocking smile above the arcades in the courtyard. Join us to discover its significance!

As we explore the various rooms, we'll learn about the institution's major role during the viceregal era when the Villa Imperial de Potosí became one of the richest cities in the world.

The museum showcases paintings, numismatic collections, smelting furnaces, and historical machines used to mint valuable coins, including reales, marks, and various gold and silver coins.

At the end of the tour, we will visit the gift store, where you can buy souvenirs made of brass, copper, or silver, or even stamp your own coin!

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