{"id":2998,"date":"2024-10-08T23:55:14","date_gmt":"2024-10-08T21:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/roadtales.de\/?p=2998"},"modified":"2026-04-01T20:27:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T18:27:00","slug":"minentour-potosi-cerro-rico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/roadtales.de\/en\/minentour-potosi-cerro-rico","title":{"rendered":"Mine tour in Potos\u00ed: An insight into the harsh reality of Cerro Rico"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Potos\u00ed, the name of a city that once stood for boundless wealth, is today an impressive testament to a past and a present marked by glittering silver, exploitation, and unimaginably hard work underground. The Cerro Rico, the \u201erich mountain,\u201c towers over the mining city at 4000 meters as a symbol of abundance and centuries of exploitation. During our visit, we had the opportunity to delve into the depths of Cerro Rico and gain a brief insight into the reality of the miners with Wilson and Pedro, two former miners, as part of a mine tour in Potos\u00ed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-id=\"3012\" src=\"https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bergarbeiter-mit-Helm-und-Stirnlampe-bohren-Loecher-in-einen-Stollen-umgeben-von-dichtem-Staub-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Bergarbeiter Mit Helm Und Stirnlampe Bohren Lo\u0308cher In Einen Stollen, Umgeben Von Dichtem Staub\" class=\"wp-image-3012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bergarbeiter-mit-Helm-und-Stirnlampe-bohren-Loecher-in-einen-Stollen-umgeben-von-dichtem-Staub-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bergarbeiter-mit-Helm-und-Stirnlampe-bohren-Loecher-in-einen-Stollen-umgeben-von-dichtem-Staub-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bergarbeiter-mit-Helm-und-Stirnlampe-bohren-Loecher-in-einen-Stollen-umgeben-von-dichtem-Staub-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bergarbeiter-mit-Helm-und-Stirnlampe-bohren-Loecher-in-einen-Stollen-umgeben-von-dichtem-Staub-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bergarbeiter-mit-Helm-und-Stirnlampe-bohren-Loecher-in-einen-Stollen-umgeben-von-dichtem-Staub-175x117.jpg 175w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bergarbeiter-mit-Helm-und-Stirnlampe-bohren-Loecher-in-einen-Stollen-umgeben-von-dichtem-Staub-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bergarbeiter-mit-Helm-und-Stirnlampe-bohren-Loecher-in-einen-Stollen-umgeben-von-dichtem-Staub-1170x779.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bergarbeiter-mit-Helm-und-Stirnlampe-bohren-Loecher-in-einen-Stollen-umgeben-von-dichtem-Staub-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bergarbeiter-mit-Helm-und-Stirnlampe-bohren-Loecher-in-einen-Stollen-umgeben-von-dichtem-Staub.jpg 1435w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2998_317fff-3d .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2998_317fff-3d .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2998_317fff-3d .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2998_317fff-3d .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cerro Rico \u2013 \"the mountain that eats people\"<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The history of Cerro Rico<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cerro Rico means \"rich mountain.\" It is located in the city of Potos\u00ed in southwestern Bolivia at over 4000 meters. For centuries, Cerro Rico housed the most significant silver deposits in history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rich mountain. It primarily enriched the Spanish Empire. In 1545, the Spanish began extracting the silver deposits. During the colonial period, the silver made Potos\u00ed one of the largest and richest cities in the world. From the 16th to the 18th century, 80% of the world\u2019s silver came from the mines of Cerro Rico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The working conditions in Cerro Rico<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Spanish forced thousands of indigenous people to work in the mines. Due to the numerous deaths, the Spanish Empire additionally brought millions of slaves from Africa to Potos\u00ed. Only a few survived the daily work, characterized by hard physical labor, long shifts underground, and the lack of oxygen in the mines over 4000 meters high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people also died in the refineries due to constant and intense contact with mercury. A total of 8 million people are said to have lost their lives in and in connection with the mine from 1545 to 1825. \u201eThe mountain that eats people\u201c \u2013 the Cerro Rico bears this nickname for a reason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even today, silver is still mined, but the veins are largely exhausted. Instead, zinc and lead are primarily extracted. However, the hope for a big find continues to drive the men. At over 4000 meters, the air is thin, and in the tunnels, there's hardly any left. Temperatures fluctuate between below zero and up to 46 degrees. The lack of adequate protective gear and proper equipment is the norm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hardly any miner lives beyond the age of 40. Day after day, they are exposed to the dangerous dust. Most die from silicosis after 7 to 15 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The working world of the Mineros \u2013 Mine tour in Potos\u00ed with Wilson and Pedro from Big Deal Tours<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We want to learn more about the mines that are so closely linked to Potos\u00ed and its history. Wilson and Pedro used to work in the mine themselves. Today, they earn their living by guiding tourists through the mine. For the former Mineros, this is a good alternative when they are no longer able to work in the mine. Our protective gear consists of thin fabric pants, a thin fabric shirt, rubber boots, and a helmet with a lamp. Respiratory masks are not part of the equipment; we bought them ourselves at the pharmacy beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Mercado de los Mineros: From Coca to Dynamite<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"429\" height=\"643\" src=\"https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tourist-und-Minenarbeiter-halten-Dynamit-und-Werkzeuge-auf-dem-Mercado-de-los-Mineros.jpg\" alt=\"Tourist Und Minenarbeiter Halten Dynamit Und Werkzeuge Auf Dem Mercado De Los Mineros.\" class=\"wp-image-3013\" style=\"width:197px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tourist-und-Minenarbeiter-halten-Dynamit-und-Werkzeuge-auf-dem-Mercado-de-los-Mineros.jpg 429w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tourist-und-Minenarbeiter-halten-Dynamit-und-Werkzeuge-auf-dem-Mercado-de-los-Mineros-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tourist-und-Minenarbeiter-halten-Dynamit-und-Werkzeuge-auf-dem-Mercado-de-los-Mineros-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Tourist-und-Minenarbeiter-halten-Dynamit-und-Werkzeuge-auf-dem-Mercado-de-los-Mineros-175x262.jpg 175w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The mine tour in Potos\u00ed begins at the Mercado de los Mineros \u2013 the miners' market. For many Mineros, this is the first stop in the morning. In addition to the usual fruit and vegetable stands, you can buy everything needed for work underground here, from gloves and tools to coca and dynamite. It is the only market in Bolivia where dynamite can be legally purchased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We buy gifts for the Mineros. It\u2019s not mandatory, but a nice gesture. Wilson recommends coca leaves, gloves, and soft drinks. However, he asks us not to buy alcohol, as children also work in the mines, and he doesn\u2019t want them to have access to it. The alcohol in this case is a clear liquid in a plastic bottle labeled 96%. One liter is cheaper than a can of beer and is therefore popular. We follow Wilson\u2019s recommendation and additionally buy two sticks of dynamite, which Wilson carries himself for safety reasons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\"I was 8 when I bought my first stick of dynamite at the market,\" Wilson tells us. Child labor is prohibited, but few people care. Even though there are fewer children working in the mines today, there are still far too many.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Rock to Mineral: Insights into the Refinery and the Lives of the Mineros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our next stop is one of the refineries, where the minerals are separated from the rock. It\u2019s a dirty process. Nowadays, mostly tin and lead are extracted from the rocks; silver has become rare. Lama blood stains the walls, meant to appease El T\u00edo, the god of the mountain, and to ask for protection during work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"618\" height=\"412\" data-id=\"3016\" src=\"https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Innenansicht-der-Raffinerie-mit-alten-Maschinen-und-Schlaeuchen-die-fuer-die-Verarbeitung-von-Mineralien-verwendet-werden.jpg\" alt=\"Innenansicht Der Raffinerie Mit Alten Maschinen Und Schla\u0308uchen, Die Fu\u0308r Die Verarbeitung Von Mineralien Verwendet Werden\" class=\"wp-image-3016\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Innenansicht-der-Raffinerie-mit-alten-Maschinen-und-Schlaeuchen-die-fuer-die-Verarbeitung-von-Mineralien-verwendet-werden.jpg 618w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Innenansicht-der-Raffinerie-mit-alten-Maschinen-und-Schlaeuchen-die-fuer-die-Verarbeitung-von-Mineralien-verwendet-werden-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Innenansicht-der-Raffinerie-mit-alten-Maschinen-und-Schlaeuchen-die-fuer-die-Verarbeitung-von-Mineralien-verwendet-werden-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Innenansicht-der-Raffinerie-mit-alten-Maschinen-und-Schlaeuchen-die-fuer-die-Verarbeitung-von-Mineralien-verwendet-werden-175x117.jpg 175w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Innenansicht-der-Raffinerie-mit-alten-Maschinen-und-Schlaeuchen-die-fuer-die-Verarbeitung-von-Mineralien-verwendet-werden-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Innenansicht-der-Raffinerie-mit-alten-Maschinen-und-Schlaeuchen-die-fuer-die-Verarbeitung-von-Mineralien-verwendet-werden-270x180.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"541\" height=\"361\" data-id=\"3017\" src=\"https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grosse-Industriemaschinen-in-der-Raffinerie-die-zur-Trennung-von-Mineralien-vom-Gestein-genutzt-werden.jpg\" alt=\"Gro\u00dfe Industriemaschinen In Der Raffinerie, Die Zur Trennung Von Mineralien Vom Gestein Genutzt Werden\" class=\"wp-image-3017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grosse-Industriemaschinen-in-der-Raffinerie-die-zur-Trennung-von-Mineralien-vom-Gestein-genutzt-werden.jpg 541w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grosse-Industriemaschinen-in-der-Raffinerie-die-zur-Trennung-von-Mineralien-vom-Gestein-genutzt-werden-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grosse-Industriemaschinen-in-der-Raffinerie-die-zur-Trennung-von-Mineralien-vom-Gestein-genutzt-werden-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grosse-Industriemaschinen-in-der-Raffinerie-die-zur-Trennung-von-Mineralien-vom-Gestein-genutzt-werden-175x117.jpg 175w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grosse-Industriemaschinen-in-der-Raffinerie-die-zur-Trennung-von-Mineralien-vom-Gestein-genutzt-werden-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Grosse-Industriemaschinen-in-der-Raffinerie-die-zur-Trennung-von-Mineralien-vom-Gestein-genutzt-werden-270x180.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 541px) 100vw, 541px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"618\" height=\"412\" data-id=\"3018\" src=\"https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Raffinerie-in-Potosi-mit-Maschinen-und-verschmutzten-Waenden-die-mit-Lama-Blut-beschmiert-sind.jpg\" alt=\"Raffinerie In Potosi Mit Maschinen Und Verschmutzten Wa\u0308nden, Die Mit Lama Blut Beschmiert Sind\" class=\"wp-image-3018\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Raffinerie-in-Potosi-mit-Maschinen-und-verschmutzten-Waenden-die-mit-Lama-Blut-beschmiert-sind.jpg 618w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Raffinerie-in-Potosi-mit-Maschinen-und-verschmutzten-Waenden-die-mit-Lama-Blut-beschmiert-sind-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Raffinerie-in-Potosi-mit-Maschinen-und-verschmutzten-Waenden-die-mit-Lama-Blut-beschmiert-sind-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Raffinerie-in-Potosi-mit-Maschinen-und-verschmutzten-Waenden-die-mit-Lama-Blut-beschmiert-sind-175x117.jpg 175w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Raffinerie-in-Potosi-mit-Maschinen-und-verschmutzten-Waenden-die-mit-Lama-Blut-beschmiert-sind-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Raffinerie-in-Potosi-mit-Maschinen-und-verschmutzten-Waenden-die-mit-Lama-Blut-beschmiert-sind-270x180.jpg 270w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, we head into the mountain. Cerro Rico is crisscrossed with numerous tunnels, resembling a Swiss cheese, which is how it\u2019s said to look inside as well. A few years ago, the summit of the mountain sank several meters and had to be stabilized with ultralight cement\u2014a consequence of centuries of uncontrolled mining. As a result, UNESCO has placed Potos\u00ed and Cerro Rico on the list of endangered World Heritage sites.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"515\" height=\"773\" src=\"https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bergarbeiter-sitzt-im-Stollen-und-haelt-eine-Tuete-mit-Coca-Blaettern-waehrend-er-eine-Pause-macht.jpg\" alt=\"Bergarbeiter Sitzt Im Stollen Und Haelt Eine Tuete Mit Coca Blaettern, Waehrend Er Eine Pause Macht\" class=\"wp-image-3019\" style=\"width:161px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bergarbeiter-sitzt-im-Stollen-und-haelt-eine-Tuete-mit-Coca-Blaettern-waehrend-er-eine-Pause-macht.jpg 515w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bergarbeiter-sitzt-im-Stollen-und-haelt-eine-Tuete-mit-Coca-Blaettern-waehrend-er-eine-Pause-macht-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bergarbeiter-sitzt-im-Stollen-und-haelt-eine-Tuete-mit-Coca-Blaettern-waehrend-er-eine-Pause-macht-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bergarbeiter-sitzt-im-Stollen-und-haelt-eine-Tuete-mit-Coca-Blaettern-waehrend-er-eine-Pause-macht-175x263.jpg 175w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Bergarbeiter-sitzt-im-Stollen-und-haelt-eine-Tuete-mit-Coca-Blaettern-waehrend-er-eine-Pause-macht-450x675.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Wilson explains that the Mineros chew coca leaves while working. The leaves are stripped from their stems, moistened with saliva, and placed into the cheek until a small ball forms. Then, a bit of baking soda or activated charcoal is added to enhance the effect. This prepares the Mineros for their work in the tunnels. Coca is believed to combat fatigue and make the work at over 4000 meters easier. The taste lasts for about four hours. Once it fades, the Mineros know it\u2019s time for a break before the next four-hour shift begins. Coca, alcohol, and soft drinks help them endure the shift\u2014eating only takes place afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inside Cerro Rico: Narrow Tunnels and Unwritten Rules<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"515\" height=\"773\" src=\"https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Junger-Minenarbeiter-schiebt-einen-Schubkarren-mit-Gestein-durch-einen-schmalen-Stollen-des-Cerro-Rico.jpg\" alt=\"Junger Minenarbeiter Schiebt Einen Schubkarren Mit Gestein Durch Einen Schmalen Stollen Des Cerro Rico\" class=\"wp-image-3015\" style=\"width:201px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Junger-Minenarbeiter-schiebt-einen-Schubkarren-mit-Gestein-durch-einen-schmalen-Stollen-des-Cerro-Rico.jpg 515w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Junger-Minenarbeiter-schiebt-einen-Schubkarren-mit-Gestein-durch-einen-schmalen-Stollen-des-Cerro-Rico-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Junger-Minenarbeiter-schiebt-einen-Schubkarren-mit-Gestein-durch-einen-schmalen-Stollen-des-Cerro-Rico-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Junger-Minenarbeiter-schiebt-einen-Schubkarren-mit-Gestein-durch-einen-schmalen-Stollen-des-Cerro-Rico-175x263.jpg 175w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Junger-Minenarbeiter-schiebt-einen-Schubkarren-mit-Gestein-durch-einen-schmalen-Stollen-des-Cerro-Rico-450x675.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 515px) 100vw, 515px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We switch on our lamps and enter the tunnel. Slowly, our eyes adjust to the darkness. Thick hoses run along the walls, transporting air for the pneumatic drills. \"To the side!\" Wilson shouts to us. Workers with wheelbarrows repeatedly pass by, hauling rocks outside. The narrow passages barely allow room for two people side by side. The workers look like teenagers. Later, I read that these tasks are often performed by children. We quickly lose our sense of direction in this stone labyrinth. There are no maps of the tunnels. \"The map is in the minds of the Mineros,\" Wilson explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Above us, the ceiling sparkles. \"Someone could get rich here,\" Wilson remarks. But nothing can be mined in this spot because there's another tunnel directly above. Mining here would cause the tunnel to collapse. Who sets these rules? \"No one,\" Wilson replies, \"every Minero knows them instinctively.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In the Realm of El T\u00edo: Superstition and Underground Rituals<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"464\" height=\"696\" src=\"https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/El-Tio-Statue-im-Stollen-des-Cerro-Rico-dekoriert-mit-Luftschlangen-und-umgeben-von-Opfergaben-wie-Bierdosen-und-Coca-Blaettern.jpg\" alt=\"El Ti\u0301o Statue Im Stollen Des Cerro Rico, Dekoriert Mit Luftschlangen Und Umgeben Von Opfergaben Wie Bierdosen Und Coca Blaettern\" class=\"wp-image-3014\" style=\"width:212px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/El-Tio-Statue-im-Stollen-des-Cerro-Rico-dekoriert-mit-Luftschlangen-und-umgeben-von-Opfergaben-wie-Bierdosen-und-Coca-Blaettern.jpg 464w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/El-Tio-Statue-im-Stollen-des-Cerro-Rico-dekoriert-mit-Luftschlangen-und-umgeben-von-Opfergaben-wie-Bierdosen-und-Coca-Blaettern-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/El-Tio-Statue-im-Stollen-des-Cerro-Rico-dekoriert-mit-Luftschlangen-und-umgeben-von-Opfergaben-wie-Bierdosen-und-Coca-Blaettern-8x12.jpg 8w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/El-Tio-Statue-im-Stollen-des-Cerro-Rico-dekoriert-mit-Luftschlangen-und-umgeben-von-Opfergaben-wie-Bierdosen-und-Coca-Blaettern-175x263.jpg 175w, https:\/\/roadtales.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/El-Tio-Statue-im-Stollen-des-Cerro-Rico-dekoriert-mit-Luftschlangen-und-umgeben-von-Opfergaben-wie-Bierdosen-und-Coca-Blaettern-450x675.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 464px) 100vw, 464px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>All throughout the mountain, small niches with horned figures can be found. Above ground, the Mineros are Catholics, but down here, it is the realm of El T\u00edo. He rules over the mines, offering protection and bringing destruction. El T\u00edo is lavishly adorned with streamers. Around him lie offerings meant to appease the god of the mountain: coca leaves, cigarettes, and alcohol. Wilson lights a cigarette and places it in El T\u00edo\u2019s mouth. Then he passes us a small bottle of 96% alcohol. It burns in the throat. Wilson offers the bottle again. I decline politely, but Wilson insists, as odd numbers bring bad luck. This applies not only to the number of sips of alcohol but also to the number of llamas sacrificed for good fortune. It can be 2, 4, 20, or even 40 llamas, but never 3, 5, or 7. That brings bad luck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The blood of the llamas is smeared at the entrances of the tunnels, in the refineries, and even inside the tunnels themselves. It is considered an offering meant to secure the favor of the mountain spirit and avert misfortune. This is a tradition deeply rooted in the culture of the miners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explosive work: Dynamite and risks in Cerro Rico<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We stop in a dead end. It only continues one level deeper. There, two men are drilling holes in the tunnel and inserting dynamite. Thick dust surrounds them. Wilson talks about accidents and explosions, about poisonous gases that accumulate in some tunnels. We repeatedly hear dynamite explosions shaking the mountain. We think of the plastic bottles with the inscription \u201e96%\u201c. Not a good combination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wilson explains how, in the past, the rock was removed with hammer and chisel. However, not every Minero can afford pneumatic drills and hammers. Some cooperatives provide tools for their members, while in others, the Mineros must buy their own protective gear and equipment. The two workers are finished. We help maneuver the tools up using a small pulley. Then, the fuses are lit. Wilson leads us into a narrow, low tunnel. He explains that this one is safer than the higher ones. We crouch down on the ground. Boom! We count to ten as the mountain shakes threateningly with each detonation. Hopefully, El T\u00edo is in a good mood today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, Wilson leads us back to daylight. We return to the city. This is where our mine tour in Potos\u00ed ends. It has left a lasting impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Work and Organization of the Cooperatives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, the workers are primarily organized into various cooperatives. These were established in the 1980s as a response to the closure of state-owned mines and the privatization of the mining sector. The creation of these cooperatives allowed the workers to take control of mineral extraction and manage their profits independently. The cooperatives vary in their structure and organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Profit Distribution<\/strong>: Some distribute the profits equally among the members, thus collectively bearing the risk and returns. In other cooperatives, the miners work more independently, so that income depends directly on their individual performance and individual luck, which can lead to income disparities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Provision of Tools:<\/strong>&nbsp;Some cooperatives provide tools, machinery, and explosives that workers can use. In others, the workers are responsible for procuring their own equipment, which incurs additional costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Protection:<\/strong>&nbsp;Within the cooperatives, there is a minimal health and pension plan. If a miner loses 50% of their lung capacity, they can stop working in the mine and receive about 15 US dollars per month. After their death, this amount is passed on to their wife and children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion: Lasting Impressions and Insights from Our Mine Tour in Potos\u00ed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The mine tour in Potos\u00ed with Wilson and Pedro through Cerro Rico left a deep and lasting impression on us. Seeing firsthand the conditions under which the Mineros work, and understanding the extent to which our wealth is built on mines like this, was a profound, albeit difficult, realization. Experiencing the narrow tunnels and witnessing the dynamite explosions up close brought us closer to the reality of the miners' lives. The tour not only informs but also left us with lasting thoughts\u2014about global resource extraction, the sacrifices of the miners, and our own responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Tips and Information for the Mine Tour in Potos\u00ed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1728327121250\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Which agency should I choose for a mine tour in Potos\u00ed?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Make sure that the guides of the agency are former Mineros. This offers the workers an alternative to working underground. Moreover, they know the mine, the conditions, and the history best and maintain a good relationship with the Mineros. We took our tour with <a href=\"http:\/\/bigdealtours.blogspot.com\"><em>Big Deal Tours<\/em> <\/a>a recommendation from the Lonely Planet, and we were very happy with the choice.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1728327152547\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How much does a mine tour in Potos\u00ed cost? (As of May 2024)<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The tour with Big Deal Tours costs 150 Bolivianos per person, which is approximately 20 \u20ac.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1728327164021\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>In which languages is the tour offered?<\/strong>?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The tour is available in Spanish and English. We did the tour with Wilson in English.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1728327184094\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How long does a mine tour in Potos\u00ed last and what does it include?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The tour lasts about 4-5 hours. You are not in the mine the entire time. The tour also includes pickup from the hotel\/hostel, provision of protective equipment, a visit to the Mercado de los Mineros and a refinery, as well as the actual visit to the mine.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1728327134837\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>I am claustrophobic: How narrow and warm is it in the mine?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">I often read posts beforehand describing how you have to crawl through the tunnels on all fours. Since I didn\u2019t want that, I asked in advance via WhatsApp and was told that only easily walkable tunnels are visited and that we would only need to duck our heads occasionally. Only during the dynamite explosion did we briefly have to enter a smaller tunnel. However, even there, we could still crouch and walk, and we only went about two meters into the tunnel.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1728327203776\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What equipment is provided, and what should I bring myself?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You get a thin fabric pair of pants and a thin fabric shirt that can be worn over your clothes. Additionally, you are provided with rubber boots and a helmet with a lamp. A cloth or a respiratory mask to protect yourself from the dust must be brought by yourself.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1728327215749\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>What happens if I feel unwell and want to leave the mine?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">We were assured that we would have the option to leave the mine at any time. Since Pedro was there along with Wilson, it was possible to go outside with one of them while the other continued the tour with the rest of the group. Wilson also checked in regularly to make sure everything was okay. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-related-posts\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">These articles might also interest you<\/h2>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Potos\u00ed, der Name einer Stadt, die einst f\u00fcr grenzenlosen Reichtum stand, ist heute ein eindrucksvolles Zeugnis einer Vergangenheit und einer Gegenwart die gepr\u00e4gt ist von glitzerndem Silber, Ausbeutung und unvorstellbar harter Arbeit unter Tage. Der Cerro Rico, der \u201ereiche Berg\u201c, thront \u00fcber der Minenstadt auf 4000 Metern als Symbol f\u00fcr \u00dcberflusses und die jahrhundertelange Ausbeutung.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3012,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Minentour in Potos\u00ed: Ein Einblick in die harte Realit\u00e4t des Cerro Rico - Roadtales","description":"Potos\u00ed, der Name einer Stadt, die einst f\u00fcr grenzenlosen Reichtum stand, ist heute ein eindrucksvolles Zeugnis einer Vergangenheit und einer Gegenwart die gepr\u00e4"},"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[116,62,88],"tags":[339,125],"class_list":{"0":"post-2998","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-bolivien","8":"category-reiseziele","9":"category-suedamerika","10":"tag-geheimtipp","11":"tag-reisebericht"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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