Activities in Potosí
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Marco Polo Tours
Boss Wily of this reader-recommended agency is a former miner who speaks good English. The visit is to the Qory Mayu cooperative mine; 10% of the profits go to the cooperative for social help.
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Silver Tours
All the standard tours around Potosí (15% of mine tour profits go to the mining community), adventure tours to the salares (salt flats) and transfers to San Pedro de Atacama.
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Andes Salt Expeditions
The agency’s founder and ex-miner Raul Braulio Mamani worked as the guide for The Devil’s Miner documentary; 15% of the profits go to the miners’ on-site health facility.
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Miner Truck
A loveable old truck picks up from the cathedral at 09:00, 12:00, and 15:00 Monday to Saturday for a mine visit that's shorter and less strenuous than most.
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Turismo Claudia
Small group tours available in English and French to the mines as well as further afield, such as to Salar de Uyuni.
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Victoria Tours
Budget agency running all of the tours previously mentioned. It’s located at Hostal María Victoria.
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South American Tours
Visits the mine San Miguel la Poderosa, in addition to offering the standard tours.
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Sumaj Tours
Friendly agency at the Hotel Jerusalén mainly organizes mine tours.
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Koala Tours
Runs some of the best mine tours, with ex-miners as guides (Efrain Mamani is highly recommended); 15% of the profits go to the mining community. They also offer guided mountain biking to Tarapaya (B$150), tinku excursions (a four-day trip costs B$800) and a nine-day trek along the ancient llama caravan route to Cochabamba.
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