La Carolina Day Trip
La Carolina Day Trip
After picking you up from your hotel in San Luis at 7:30 am, we'll set off across the Pancanta Valley to La Carolina. Did you know that this famous mining town is named after the Spanish King Charles III?
As soon as we arrive in this town located at the foot of the Cerro Tomolasta hill, we'll tell you all about the history of its "gold fever", the name given to the tireless effort to find gold in the area's mines in the 18th century. During this period, the Spanish transported the gold to Chile to be melted at the Santiago Mint.
To learn more about gold mining, we'll visit the La Carolina gold mine. We'll get kitted out in mining gear before heading down through the tunnels. Here we'll learn all about how gold used to be mined.
At the end of the guided tour of the mine, we'll make our way to the outskirts of La Carolina to visit the Inti Huasi cave: one of Argentina's most important prehistoric caves. At this archeological site, we'll learn all about the way of life of the hominids that inhabited the different caves.
Afterwards, we'll return to La Carolina, where you'll have an hour of free time to have lunch before we head back to your hotel in San Luis, arriving by around 2:30 pm.
More Information
Duration
7 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
Hotel pick up and drop off.
Transport by car or minibus, depending on group size.
English speaking guide.
Not included
Lunch.
Entry fee to 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.
