Complejo Metalúrgico Vinto
Complejo Metalúrgico Vinto
- Address
- Phone
- tel, info: 2 527 8078
- tel, info: 2 527 8091
- Hours
- 09:00-12:00 Mon-Fri
Lonely Planet review for Complejo Metalúrgico Vinto
The around US$12 million Complejo Metalúrgico Vinto tin smelter was constructed in the early 1970s during the presidency of General Hugo Banzer Suárez. By the time it was put into operation, the Bolivian tin industry was already experiencing a steady decline, but it still processes up to 20,000 tons of ore annually.
Vinto is 8km east of Oruro. It's wise to phone in advance for permission to tour the operation. To get here, take micros marked 'Vinto ENAF' from the northwest corner of Plaza 10 de Febrero or Calle Bolívar.
