From Seville: Full-Day Aracena & Rio Tinto Mines Tour Shared Tour
ID: GYG82914-117519
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Travel to Aracena and the Rio Tinto Mines and see a truly fascinating area with beautiful scenery being investigated by Nasa. Visit the amazing Cave of Wonders and Mars-like scenery of Rio Tinto.
Travel to the charming village of Aracena from Seville and visit the biosphere reserve of Dehesas de Sierra Morena. Discover an area so unique that Nasa has a base to study it on this day trip to the Rio Tinto mining area.
Hop aboard an air-conditioned vehicle and relax on the drive to the biosphere reserve of Dehesas de Sierra Morena. The reserve offers you the chance to see some of the bulls and Iberian pigs which inhabit the area.
Have the chance to visit a farm of wild bulls. Explore the Rio Tinto, an area that has been exploited for copper, silver, and gold for over 2000 years. See how this activity has changed the landscape of this area so much that it now resembles Mars.
Uncover how the main river here runs through old mining fields, transporting metallic minerals which turn the river into a reddish color when it combines with its mildly acidic waters, making life in the river nearly impossible.
Head to Aracena, a small town located in the middle of Sierra Morena. This is the capital city of the Natural Park Sierra de Aracena and Picos de Aroche. Aracena has trails through its Dehesas which are full of cork trees, oaks, and free-roaming Iberian pigs.
Visit the Grutas de las Maravillas, a natural cave almost 2000 meters long, full of stalactites and stalagmites formed by the water running in the limestone. Stroll through the cave and marvel at the fascinating rock formations and deep blue water. Next, take in views of the rural Mosque of Almonaster la Real.
Highlights
- See how the landscape of Rio Tinto resembles the surface of Mars
- Visit the Dehases de Sierra Morena reserve and the Gruta de las Maravillas
- Walk the trails of Aracena and pass under the shade of cork trees and oaks
- Choose the tour that is right for with with options for a shared or private tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• In order to accommodate a specific language, a minimum of 4 people that speak that language are required. There is a possibility of cancelation after confirmation if this is not met and you will be offered an alternative language, date, or full refund
• Small group ensures personal service
• To purchase the student price category, you must hold a valid student card and bring it with you
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
At 8:45 am at the activity provider's tourism office in Calle Rastro 12A, at 8:50 am at the door of Hotel Don Paco (Plaza Padre Jerónimo de Córdoba nº4) and at 9:00 am at the Naturanda office in Calle Trajano, 6.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
