Potosí, at over 4,000 meters, is one of the highest cities in the world. But even an elevation as high as, this does not stop the nearby Cerro Potosí from dominating the surrounding landscape.

Potosí was founded as a mining town in 1546 by the Spaniards. Over the next 200 years, more than 40,000 tons of silver were shipped out of the town, making the Spanish Empire one of the richest the world had ever seen. Millions of the indigenous people were forced to work at the mines in the extraction process.

In 1672, Potosí became one of the richest cities in the world.

To this day, workers extract minerals from the mine and it's possible to take an amazing tour inside and to appreciate their life style.


Potosi - Active Mine Tour - Half Day - 

Experience the rich history and colonial charm of Potosí, a UNESCO World Heritage city. Our tour begins at Plaza 10 de Noviembre, the vibrant main square, surrounded by impressive colonial architecture. Visit the magnificent San Francisco Church, known for its beautiful altarpiece and catacombs. Next, explore the grand Cathedral, a stunning example of neoclassical design.

Delve into the city's mining past at the Casa de la Moneda (Royal Mint), where silver was once minted for the Spanish Empire. Marvel at the intricate facade of the Compañía de Jesús church, a baroque masterpiece. Finally, discover the serene Convento Santa Teresa, a functioning convent with fascinating religious art and architecture. This tour offers a glimpse into Potosí's significant role in world history.

Potosi City Tour

Take a 3-hour tour to visit the local workers in the active mine of Cerro Rico (at 4,400m) and learn the history of Potosi. Discover the different galleries and interior levels of the mines and get a feel for the harsh working conditions. Experience the Potosi mines just like the local workers.

Half-Day Potosí Active Mine Trip to Cerro Rico

The mines visited are located at the base of the historical Rich Hill of Potosi. Inside, appreciate the system of miners´ work that has not suffered great changes after so much time of exploitation.

Touring the different galleries and interior levels of the mines, visitors can meet some places where the miners built statues that represent to their gods as The Uncle of the Mine (the devil). Visitors also can see the mineral veins that are a group of rocks and chemical formations of minerals, chimneys, apart from having an experiential sharing time with the miners and observing the different work methods that they carry out every day. 


Active Mine - Potosi Half Day

In the morning 

Visit the cooperative Mines located in the majestic and historical Rich Hill of Potosi. Visitors shall have the option of observing the different bolivian cooperative mining work ways, the mining religiosity that is rich in diversity, miners' rituals and customs; besides entering to a totally different and unknown world.

In the afternoon 

Sightseeing by the central part of the city known as the "Villa Imperial", also visit the main colonial attractions as streets, civil, public and religious buildings and its rich colonial architecture. 


Active Mine And Surroundings Combo Tour

National house of the Currency

Cultural Repository where pieces of art are being exposed which belonged to outstanding artists of the colony. The machine room (sheeters for silver coin in the colony).

Santa Teresa 

Convent of the Barefoot Carmelite, Colonial Temple, in its rooms sacred art and different objects that belong to the convent since its creation are exposed.

Jerusalem Museum of Sacred Art 

Exposes in its interior art works of the XVII century captured in canvases with Jesus' life and an exquisite mixture of Baroque art-Crossbreed and colored with gold bread. 


Historical Tours in Potos

Potosi - Active Mine Tour - Half Day -

Potosi City Tour

Half-Day Potosí Active Mine Trip to Cerro Rico

Active Mine - Potosi Half Day

Active Mine And Surroundings Combo Tour

Museums In Potosi Half Day