National Mint of Bolivia Tour

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Projects at the National Mint of Bolivia

The facade of Francisco de la Rochas' house

Minerals and precious stones inside the National Mint

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Do you know who Francisco Gómez de la Rocha was and what his relationship with the Spanish crown was? Discover the story and his importance with this National Mint of Bolivia Tour in Potosí.

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Do you know who Francisco Gómez de la Rocha was and what his relationship with the Spanish crown was? Discover the story and his importance with this National Mint of Bolivia Tour in Potosí.

National Mint of Bolivia Tour

At the appointed time we'll meet at the Villa Imperial in Potosi. From this central location, we'll begin to walk until we reach the Plaza del 10 de Noviembre square, where we'll find the National Mint of Bolivia.

This building, founded in 1572 as the Royal Mint of Potosi, was where coins were manufactured during the Spanish colonial period. It was here where one of the biggest scams in history took place. We'll discover more while we walk through the different rooms around the museum.

Afterwards, we'll go to Francisco Gómez de la Rocha's house. Without revealing too much, we'll tell you that he was the architect of the coin counterfeiting scam.

Once we've discovered the history of Rocha and the "rochunas", we'll walk around the city to admire other places of interest including the Santo Domingo church, San Martín church and the convent of Santa Teresa, among others.

The tour will end returning to the starting point.

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Duration

3 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

English speaking guide.

Entrance tickets.

When to book?

You can book up until 5 days 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

Most areas are accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

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.
Pets

Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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.

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.

Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?

A - Argentur Bolivia Corporate name: Argentur Bolivia Registered Office: cobija 25, Potosi, Bolivia, Bolivia Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): NIT 2453321010 Contact information Email: ventaspoi@hotmail.com Phone: +59177472161

If you have any other questions please contact us.
Cancellations

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 5 days before the day of the activity. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
Meeting point

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Calle Cobija 25.

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National Mint of Bolivia Tour

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