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Cerro Rico, Potosi

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Historic Site Mine

Receive an inside look into the world of miners as you tour through the active mine at Cerro Rico. The mine, built during the Spanish Empire in the New World, has been working for more than 500 years. Originally, so much silver came from the mountain that people began to say it was made of the metal. Now take a tour through the mine with a guide who can bring the everyday miners’ life to you in an exciting way. Make Cerro Rico part of your personalized Potosi itinerary using our Potosi vacation trip planner.

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Mélanie O

J'étais pourtant assez réticente au début au niveau de la sécurité et du rapport touristes/mineure. Au final, jai adoré et l'agence y est pour bcp. Nous sommes passés par BIG DEAL TOURS. 150bs/ pers t... more »

Yet I was initially quite reluctant at the level of security and the tourists/minor report. In the end, ive loved and the Agency's bcp. We went through BIG DEAL TOURS. 150bs / pers all-inclusive. Our guide - a former Miner - was great and we were able to swap with minors who are bcp more positive and friendly than I thought. A very good visit.

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Chimborazo11

Davvero molto affascinante per chi non soffre di claustrofobia. Impressionante vedere in che condizioni lavorano i minatori tra caldo freddo acqua buio senza aria per ore e ore. Vengono forniti utilis... more »

Really quite fascinating for those who do not suffer from claustrophobia. Impressive to see what condition working miners among hot cold water dark without air for hours and hours. Provides useful rubber boots, helmet with front lamp and clothes. Bring water

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Romain V

J'ai hésité a mettre 5 étoiles. Pas forcément spectaculaire, pas forcément intéressant en terme historique, culturel ou géologique... Mais ce lieu dégage une force assez puissante. Les mineurs sont to... more »

I hesitated to put 5 stars. Not necessarily spectacular, not necessarily interesting in terms of historical, cultural or geological... But this place gives off a powerful enough force. The miners are still there. 5 centuries of extraction which continues even today... Be able to attend was that is very strong. Feels in danger, it is extremely painful to breathe in there, quite difficult physically but I keep a memory strong. Do so at least once

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Humberto Sagárnaga

Excelente atención y precio muy razonable. Las habitaciones son muy cómodas y la calefacción al punto exacto de la comodidad

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Excellent service and very reasonable price. The rooms are very comfortable and the exact point of comfort heating

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HeNrY RiVeRo

Estoy muy satisfecho por el servicio que ofrecen. Uno se siente como en casa. Si en algún momento retorno a Potosí. De seguro que iré a hospedarme al HOSTAL CERRÓ RICO *****

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I am very satisfied with the service they provide. One feels at home. If at some point return to Potosí. Surely I will go to stay at the HOSTAL CERRO RICO *

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Marcelo Pence De Leon

Muy buen servicio, la pareja que atiende el hotel es atenta y gentil, habitaciones cómodas y limpias, el hotel es pintoresco y muy recomendable.

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Very good service, the couple who treats the hotel is attentive and gracious, rooms comfortable and clean, the hotel is quaint and highly recommended.

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Miguel Omiste

Muy bueno

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