Short description
Together, let’s discover this historic mining circuit of Llallagua, with surrounding towns such as Uncía, Siglo XX, and Catavi. It constitutes a vein open to all visitors, rich in tin minerals, another economic mainstay of Bolivia. Today, admire its history and remember the mining empire built by Simón I. Patiño; recognized by the New York Times as the fourth richest man in the world, in Europe as “the tin king,” and others such as Jokchil and Aramayo. Touring the María Barzola resistance camp, the Todo Santo massacre, the 31 de Octubre theater, the Siglo XX mineshaft, highlights the history of mining unionism in Bolivia, the Catavi hot springs, and strolls through mineral extraction and processing sites, valuable attractions worth visiting.
Day 1: Potosí – Colquechaca – Llallagua.
Travel through a culture rich in tradition, stopping at the lost city of Aullagas, a reminder of the Tinku devil. We enter through Colquechaca and Chayanta. At the end of the day, we include a night tour of Llallagua, the Siglo XX miners’ union building. We also offer an optional indigenous festival.
Day 2: Uncía – Catavi – 20th Century.
Panoramic tour of the Nuestra Señora de Asunción temple in Cancañiri, a tour of the train station, the Union Theater, the La Salvadora mineshaft, and the Devil’s Minerals that made Patiño Mines rich. We visit the María Barzola resistance camp and the Catavi neighborhood, visit the Sink and Float plant, and end at the hot springs recreation center. Return to the start of the route. END OF TRIP.
Includes:
- Assistance and transfer In / Out.
- Tour by tourist coach or 4×4 transport depending on the number of participants.
- Bilingual Spanish/English lead guide.
- Local guide.
- Meal plan (1 breakfast, 2 lunches, 1 dinner).
- 1 night accommodation at the Llallagua hotel.
- Basic travel insurance.
Not included:
- Drinks.
- Tips.
- Extras.
Service price:
79 USD p/pax
info@copajira.com
