Day Trip to Sewell Mining Camp with Lunch from Santiago
Santiago, Chile
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 11 hours
Visit the legendary mining camp of Sewell, a UNESCO World Heritage Centre located in the Andes Mountains and noteworthy for its cultural, architectural and historical significance. On this 11-hour day trip, take a guided walking tour of the place where miners and their families lived their day-to-day lives. You will also receive an overview of El Teniente crater mine and visit the museum.
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Visit the legendary mining camp of Sewell, a UNESCO World Heritage Centre located in the Andes Mountains and noteworthy for its cultural, architectural and historical significance. On this 11-hour day trip, take a guided walking tour of the place where miners and their families lived their day-to-day lives. You will also receive an overview of El Teniente crater mine and visit the museum.Upon boarding the coach at one of the two designated meeting points, you will depart for Sewell.
After driving for about 45 minutes, there will be a short stop in San Francisco de Mostazal for breakfast or snacks (at own expense).
Continuing on along the Highway Carretera El Cobre Presidented Eduardo Frei Montalva which features beautiful panoramic views, you will arrive at the legendary mining camp of Sewell. Enjoy a 3-hour guided walk through the town and main buildings including Teniente Club, hospital, housing area, theater, civic district, main stairs, bowling alley, church, Morgan Square and museum. Also, you will receive an overview of the crater mine, El Teniente.
In the mid-afternoon, depart for Coya Country Club where you will enjoy lunch before returning to Santiago in the evening.
After driving for about 45 minutes, there will be a short stop in San Francisco de Mostazal for breakfast or snacks (at own expense).
Continuing on along the Highway Carretera El Cobre Presidented Eduardo Frei Montalva which features beautiful panoramic views, you will arrive at the legendary mining camp of Sewell. Enjoy a 3-hour guided walk through the town and main buildings including Teniente Club, hospital, housing area, theater, civic district, main stairs, bowling alley, church, Morgan Square and museum. Also, you will receive an overview of the crater mine, El Teniente.
In the mid-afternoon, depart for Coya Country Club where you will enjoy lunch before returning to Santiago in the evening.
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