We offer a professional, safe, and unforgettable experience in one of the co-operative mines of Cerro Rico
- Tours leave at 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. everyday from the central office of The Real Deal Tours.
- We leave regardless of the number of tourists and there is a maximum of 8 people in each group, one
guide and his assistant.
- Duration of the tour is 5 to 6 hours.
- You will be provided with equipment including; rubber
boots, over-pants, waterproof jackets, helmets, and electric
headlamps.
- The miners’ market is our second stop, where you will have
the opportunity and the chance to buy gifts for the miners,
such as; coca leaves, cigarettes, soda, and even sticks of
dynamite to blow up!- The next stop is a visit to the ore mill (refinery plant). This is
where the minerals that are brought from the mines of Cerro
Rico are purified using chemicals and machinery.
- On the way to the mines, we make a short stop at a viewpoint, where you can take the best pictures
of the Cerro Rico and of the city of Potosî.
- We continue to the cooperative mine, where you can crawlaround in the terrifying and awe-inspiring labyrinth.
Remember: this is not a tourist mine, it is a a working mine in
which over 200 miners currently work.
- We offer extensive explanation. All guides speak English.
Private transportation is provided to all locations, you do not
have to walk or catch public transportation.
You will be in the safe hands of experienced miners the whole time.
The guides are personally recommended in some of the guide books.
The guides are personally recommended in some of the guide books.
Your belongings can be securely stored with us in our office
Remember to bring:
- Camera
- Water (small bottle)
- Handkerchief
- Most important, a good sense of humor.
ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE!!!
1092 Bustillos Street
(at the corner of Bustillios and Ayacucho streets)
Telephone: 6225840 Cellphone: 71835516 or 72384102
E-Mail: therealdealtours@hotmail.com
1092 Bustillos Street
(at the corner of Bustillios and Ayacucho streets)
Telephone: 6225840 Cellphone: 71835516 or 72384102
E-Mail: therealdealtours@hotmail.com
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