La Carolina Trip
La Carolina Trip
At 7:30 am, we will pick you up at your hotel in Potrero de los Funes to the northern area of the Argentine province of San Luis.
After crossing the Pancanta Valley, we will arrive at La Carolina, a small village at the foot of Tomolasta Hill, named after the Spanish King Carlos III. Under the reign of this monarch, in the 18th century, various gold mines began to be exploited in this area of South America.
The desire to obtain the golden nuggets gave rise to numerous legends about "yellow fever" that we will reveal to you during the tour. We will also tell you how the Spanish transported the nuggets to Chile, where they were melted down in the Santiago Mint.
We will also learn about the process of extracting the metal extracted by visiting an old gold mine in La Carolina. Dressed in the rubber boots and lantern helmets of the miners, we will take a short, low-difficulty route through the tunnels. Will we find any precious nuggets?
After visiting the gold mine, we'll go to the outskirts of La Carolina to enter the prehistoric Inti Huasi cave to discover its secrets. Inside, we will discover how the first hominids who inhabited these great caves lived.
At the end of the tour of the cave, we will return to La Carolina, where you will have one hour free for lunch. After lunch, we will return to your hotel in Potrero de los Funes, where the arrival is scheduled for 2:30 pm.
More Information
Duration
7 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Pick up and drop off at your hotel.
Transport by car or minibus, depending on the size of the group.
English speaking guide.
Not included
Lunch.
Ticket for the La Carolina gold mine: 350 ARS (US$ 0.33) per person.
When to book?
You can book up until 4 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
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.
- Has a gender equality policy.
Provider
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Gimatur
Corporate name: GIMATUR SRL
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.
