Mines of Cerro Rico

On the outskirts of Potosi, Potosi, Bolivia

Featured Review : It's like nothing you've ever imagined. The small tour group's first stop is at the miners' markets where visitors and miners purchase supplies. The supplies turn out to be alcohol, cigarettes, coca leaves and dynamite...See Full Review

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4 out of 5 stars by JemmaT from Cambridge, United Kingdom
June 25, 2002

Quote: A tour of the cooperative mines is a shocking experience. You will be taken down into the mines through the cramped tunnels, and meet the miners who have to work in these conditions all day long. We were lucky enough to meet a miner who had... Read the full Mines of Cerro Rico review

From journal Breathless in Potosi

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Mines of Cerro Rico

4 out of 5 stars by mitchww@me.com from Chicago, Illinois
September 10, 2000

Quote: It's like nothing you've ever imagined. The small tour group's first stop is at the miners' markets where visitors and miners purchase supplies. The supplies turn out to be alcohol, cigarettes, coca leaves and dynamite. After another quick stop... Read the full Mines of Cerro Rico review

From journal The Highest City in the World