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  Aracena & Río Tinto Mines: Full-Day Tour from Seville

  4.8

  10 hours • day trips

  from €187 per person

Unforgettable Private Río Tinto Mines Tours

Journey from Seville to a landscape straight out of a sci-fi movie! The breathtaking Río Tinto Mines are a must-see. Explore the scarlet river and uncover millennia of history on a private Río Tinto Mines tour.

• Ancient History of the Río Tinto Mines

  The Río Tinto Mines have been exploited for over 5,000 years, dating back to the Iberians and Tartessians. Romans later extracted vast amounts of copper, silver, and gold, leaving a huge historical footprint.

• Río Tinto Mines: A River Like Mars

  The river's striking red and orange colors are not from pollution, but from extremophile bacteria. These organisms thrive in the highly acidic, metal-rich water, making it a key study site for NASA.

• Cultural Impact of Río Tinto Mines

  In 1889, British miners at Río Tinto founded Spain's oldest football club, Recreativo de Huelva. This brought the sport to Spain, forever linking the mines with a national passion.

• The English Village at Río Tinto

  Explore the Victorian-era English quarter of Bella Vista, built for the British mine managers. This charming village offers a glimpse into the unique lifestyle and architecture of the 19th-century expats.

• Andalusian Flavors Near Río Tinto

  After a day exploring the mines, indulge in the local cuisine of Huelva province. Savor dishes like 'jamón ibérico de bellota' and fresh seafood, a true taste of Andalusia's rich culinary heritage.