Complete Potosí Tour
Complete Potosí Tour
At 9 am, we'll pick you up from your hotel and set off on our complete Potosí tour. We'll spend the day visiting the main attractions of this historic city, which is also known as the Villa Imperial.
To kick off our tour, we'll take a look at the origin of Potosí's wealth and grandeur during the colonial period. This would be the mines of the Cerro Rico mountain and the mining market. The Spanish extracted large quantities of silver from these mines which contributed to the crown's wealth.
Today, minerals such as tin and zinc continue to be extracted. During our visit, we'll be able to enter these legendary mines and see the iconic figure of El Tío. According to legend, this scarlet-coloured devil protects the miners.
After seeing the mines, we'll have a delicious traditional lunch. Our lunch will include a starter, a main course and a drink.
Once we've eaten, we'll head to the National Mint of Bolivia. The construction of this building was first proposed in the 16th century by the viceroy of Peru so the silver extracted from the mines could be made into coins. This building preserves its colonial architecture and has a beautiful porticoed courtyard.
Next, we'll go to the old town and be transported back in time to the period of the viceroyalty as we stroll through the streets and discuss the key events that took place in the squares. We'll pause at San Francisco Church and head inside so you can see the sacred works of art it houses.
We'll then finish our tour and take you back to your hotel, where we'll arrive at 5 pm.
More Information
Duration
8 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
Hotel pick up and drop off
Transport by minibus or coach
English speaking guide
Tickets
Not included
Lunch
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Mundoquechua
Corporate name: CARLOS GERARDO FIORILO BARRIOS
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
