Chile : Tours : Sewell, The City of Stairs

You will be fascinated by the legendary “City of Stairs”, a destination with unique architecture and history, declared a National Monument in 1998 and a National Heritage site by UNESCO.

Day 1

08:15, Leave in tour Bus or Van for the Rancagua Train Station and Jumbo to continue traveling in the direction of Maitenes along El Cobre highway. (We will go on the Metro train that leaves from Estacion Central in Santiago at 08:35).

10:40, Arrive at the Maitenes control for a talk and a video exhibition.

11:15, Continue the trip to Sewell along the beautiful mountain road with a panoramic view of the different equipment and plants at the Mineral El Teniente.

12:30, Arrival at the Sewell Mining Camp. A tour will be done in a descending form, starting at Building 501. With a general panoramic view we will listen to a history of the camp: its special “Camarotes” architecture, headquarters, employees, and workers buildings, the Escala Larga, the Staff House, theater, Social Clubs, external view of the mine, Negro Hill, the church; and a visit to the Great Copper Mine Museum.

16:30, Return to Rancagua.

18:00, Arrival at the Rancagua Train Station.

19:30, Arrival in Santiago.

The Program Includes

• Transportation by tour bus or van.
• Spanish speaking tour guide.
• Entrance to the Great Copper Mine Museum.
• Civil Responsibility and Personal Accident Insurance.

The Program DOES NOT Include

• Lunch at the Industrial Café, an additional $3.000 per person (optional).

Notes

• The tour may be suspended for unfavorable meteorological conditional or for superior orders by CODELCO – holding division.
• The company is not responsible for loss of personal objects.
• Those under 7 years of age, nor over 75 years can not enter the Sewell.
• This program can be done every Tuesday to Sunday. Private tours are also available, which can be done any day of the week.

Requirements

• State of health compatible with the altitude (2,300 meters asl.).
• To make reservations, your names, ID or passport numbers, ages and nationalities are needed.

Suggestions

• Clothing for entering the mine: long pants, long sleeved shirt and long socks for using the safety boots.