Tour of the National Mint of Bolivia

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A wonderful and highly recommended tour where you learn all the ins and outs of a very controversial and little-known er...

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Learn about the prosperous past of the Villa Imperial de Potosí on this guided tour of the fascinating National Mint of Bolivia!

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Duration

1 hour 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

English–speaking guide
Entrance to the National Mint of Bolivia

When to book

You can book up to 2 hours in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 2 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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9.3

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August 22, 2026
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Sabadell, Spain
A wonderful and highly recommended tour where you learn all the ins and outs of a very controversial and little-known era.
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Madrid, Spain
A great place with a lot of history where the PTS coins were minted that circulated in much of the world, minted silver coming from the rich mountain ...
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Learn about the prosperous past of the Villa Imperial de Potosí on this guided tour of the fascinating National Mint of Bolivia!

Tour of the National Mint of Bolivia

We'll meet at the time of your choice in front of the National Mint of Bolivia, a place that marked the history of Bolivia and the Spanish Empire.

When we enter the building, we'll immediately be impressed by its majestic entrance cloister. Did you know that this is only one of the 5 courtyards of the National Mint of Bolivia? We'll also be greeted by a giant mask with a mocking smile located above the arcades of the courtyard. Join us to find out who it is and why they have such an ironic expression!

While exploring the different rooms, we'll learn about the great importance of this institution during the viceregal era, when the Villa Imperial de Potosí became one of the richest cities in the world.

The museum exhibits paintings, numismatic collections, smelting furnaces, and machines from different centuries that were used to mint these valuable coins. We'll see examples of reales (old Spanish coins), marks, and gold and silver coins.

At the end of the tour, we'll visit the gift store, where you can purchase a piece of brass, copper, or silver as a souvenir, or even stamp your own coin!

After an hour and a half tour, we'll say our goodbyes at the exit of the museum.

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Guided tours and free tours Day trips

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Learn about the prosperous past of the Villa Imperial de Potosí on this guided tour of the fascinating National Mint of Bolivia!

Tour of the National Mint of Bolivia

We'll meet at the time of your choice in front of the National Mint of Bolivia, a place that marked the history of Bolivia and the Spanish Empire.

At the end of the tour, we'll visit the gift store, where you can purchase a piece of brass, copper, or silver as a souvenir, or even stamp your own coin!

After an hour and a half tour, we'll say our goodbyes at the exit of the museum.

Tour of the National Mint of Bolivia