Nomades

Sewell World Heritage Site Tour

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Explore Sewell, the Staircase City and UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a cultural journey through its history, architecture, and mining life.

All year round Free cancellation Free rescheduling

Price per person

From CLP$ 40.000

Duration

11 hours

Schedules

7:40 am to 6:30 pm

Includes

  • Shared transportation
  • Spanish-speaking driver/guide
  • Entrance fee to the museum

Does not include

  • Pickup at your accommodation (urban area)
  • Food

Restrictions

  • Minimum age required of 7 years old (no exceptions, in accordance with Codelco regulations)
  • Not permitted for individuals over 75 years old (no exceptions, per Codelco regulations)
  • Not allowed for people with reduced mobility
  • Not allowed for pregnant women

Weather

  • Subject to weather conditions

What to bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Closed toe shoes
  • Hat to protect against the sun
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Snack
  • Water

Description

Description

We will depart to Rancagua, and then head to the Sewell Foundation, where you will receive a safety briefing and an introductory video about the town’s history. Once in Sewell, you will enjoy a panoramic view of the El Teniente mine, the largest underground copper mine in the world.


You will walk through its colorful wooden houses and iconic stairways, visiting landmarks such as the Teniente Club, with its historic halls and old swimming pool. A guided tour will reveal the daily life of the 15,000 people who once lived in this unique mountain camp.


To conclude, you will visit the Museum of Great Copper Mining and the souvenir shop before returning to Santiago with a deeper understanding of Chile’s mining heritage.


Optional service​

  • English-speaking guide: CLP$ 6.000 per person.


You can choose amongst the following options:


  • Tour from Santiago (meeting point in Encomenderos 113, Las Condes, at the Tobalaba metro exit, just outside the Tobalaba Urban Market - MUT):

    • Adult: CLP$ 45.000 per person.
    • Student (age 7 to 24): CLP$ 39.000 per person.
    • Elderly (60 to 75 years): CLP$ 39.000 per person.

  • Tour from Rancagua (meeting point in Gamero 0400, Rancagua):
    • Adult: CLP$40.000 per person.
    • Student (age 7 to 24): CLP$ 34.000 per person.
    • Elderly (60 to 75 years): CLP$ 34.000 per person.

  • Tour from Valparaíso (meeting point in Argentina Ave. and Brasil Ave., Valparaíso):

    • Adult: CLP$ 51.000 per person.
    • Student (age 7 to 24): CLP$ 47.000 per person.​
    • Elderly (60 to 75 years): CLP$ 47.000 per person.​

  • Tour from Viña del Mar (meeting point in Eduardo Grove 380, Viña del Mar):
    • Adult: CLP$51.000 per person.
    • Student (age 7 to 24): CLP$ 47.000 per person.​
    • Elderly (60 to 75 years): CLP$ 47.000 per person.

Frequently asked questions

FromCLP$ 40.000