▷ Day trip to Riotinto | The Depths of Huelva

Day Trip to Riotinto Mines

An exciting journey to the heart of Huelva

Discover the legendary Minas de Riotinto, a unique space in the interior of Huelva that seems to be taken from another planet. Here, the strong presence of materials such as copper and iron tints the reddish colour of the Tinto River, making it one of the most unique landscapes in Spain.

These mines, which have been exploited for 5,000 years, definitively changed the course of Huelva in the 19th century when the British established a colony here to exploit them until 1954.

NASA researchers have been studying the composition of its materials for years, as they consider it to be the most Mars-like biochemical environment on Earth.

We will start the morning visiting the Riotinto Mining Museum, where you will discover the history of one of the oldest mines in the world, its evolution, different tools, railway elements and other historical pieces. Afterwards, we will enter the interior of the Peña de Hierro Mine, where a 200-metre gallery will lead us through the interior of the earth until we reach a viewpoint with impressive views.

Back on the surface we will board one of the mining railway carriages for a wonderful train ride through the old mining areas and spectacular scenery.

Afterwards, we will head to a local restaurant to savour the local cuisine. After lunch, we will tour the Victorian neighbourhood of Bella Vista, visiting Casa 21, which preserves several elements of the way of life of those years.

We will finish this day trip to Riotinto Mines by visiting Corta Atalaya. A world mining landmark, this impressive open-cast mine is of spectacular dimensions and is the result of thousands of miners working by hand since Roman times.

After this very full day our driver will pick you up to take you back to your starting point.

From

690€

Price per group

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Prepare your visit

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Schedule:

To be consulted.

Includes:

Private tour of the Riotinto Mines. Tour by mining railway (1h 30 min). Entrance tickets. Restaurant reservation. Specialised guide during the whole trip. Private transfer with hotel pick-up.

Not included:

Lunch.

Duration:

10 hours (transfer included).

Characteristics:

Difficulty: medium – low

Accessibility:

Not accessible for people with reduced mobility.

Meeting point:

Pick up at hotel or agreed point.

Guide language:

English or Spanish.

Private tour:

Small (maximum 8 people)

Recommendations:

Comfortable footwear. Long trousers. Bottle of water and sun cream.

Why would you like it?

Here are some compelling reasons not to miss out on this experience

You will see a red river.
You will travel by train through landscapes taken from another planet.
You will enter one of the oldest mines in the world.
You will explore one of the most unique places in Spain.
You will learn about Andalusia’s mining past.
We will pick you up directly at your accommodation.
You will enjoy an exclusive private day trip with a close and personal treatment.