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Fieldwork Riotinto

149 Reviews

#1 of 3 things to do in Minas de Riotinto

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Paseo Chocolate s/n, 21660 Minas de Riotinto, Spain

+34 626 58 19 64

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“Like Stepping Into A Geology Documentary”

We came to see the RioTinto mines and river for a university project and I was thoroughly impressed... read more

Reviewed 2 April 2017

Kelly J

London, United Kingdom

“Alternative but complementary Rio Tinto discovery”

We had done the official visits - Mining Museum/Peña Hierro Mine/Train/Casa 21 - the previous day... read more

Reviewed 4 September 2016

brucetaylortravels

Madrid, Spain

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We'll guide you through a place with an unparalleled History, Scenery and Legacy: The Riotinto Mines. - Rio Tinto (Red River): a unique natural environment on earth. Mars on Earth. - British Legacy: the Bellavista neighbourhood. Its memories and traces of colonial customs. - The Mines: Open pit, Galleries, Industrial heritage, Railway and the legendary "Corta Atalaya".

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2 Apr 2017

“Like Stepping Into A Geology Documentary”

4 Sep 2016

“Alternative but complementary Rio Tinto discovery”

Suggested Duration: 2-3 hours

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Paseo Chocolate s/n, 21660 Minas de Riotinto, Spain

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+34 626 58 19 64

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Kelly J

London, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 2 April 2017

Like Stepping Into A Geology Documentary

We came to see the RioTinto mines and river for a university project and I was thoroughly impressed at just how interesting it turned out to be (I am not a geology student nor am I particularly interested in the subject). Our guide (and translator)...More

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brucetaylortravels

Madrid, Spain

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Reviewed 4 September 2016

Alternative but complementary Rio Tinto discovery

We had done the official visits - Mining Museum/Peña Hierro Mine/Train/Casa 21 - the previous day and enjoyed them immensely, despite the August heat. But the highlight of our stay was the 4 hours we spent with Fieldwork Riotinto and Gregorio doing PH experiments in...More

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rikcallens64

Oostrozebeke, Belgium

Reviewed 30 July 2016

Very interesting visit

I only can recommend this visit. Spectacular views, very good guide, well organized. Professional explanation, open minded for interaction. Great and spectacular landscape! Rik, Belgium.

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Thank you Rick!!! It was fantastic day knowing Riotinto.

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Beata M

Spalding

Reviewed 19 January 2016 via mobile

Recommend

This was an interesting experience.Then we visited Corta Atalaya near Bellavista village. Thank you.

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Thank you. We are glad that you enjoyed the visit It was a pleasure to show you our "Route of the Rio Tinto", definitely a special place.

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Judith D

London, United Kingdom

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Reviewed 23 October 2015

Terrific!

Fieldwork Riotinto is run by geologists and an historian, which enables it to provide a unique insight into this extraordinary landscape. I honestly don't know how they managed to communicate so much of their deep knowledge, given the limitations of my Spanish. Fieldwork Riotinto offers...More

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DianaIbanezLopez

Burgos, Spain

Reviewed 9 July 2015 via mobile

A slag heap has never been so eye-opening

Fieldwork's routes are a stunning mix of geological detail, historical site and, quite simply, a great ramble through one of the strangest and most surprising landscapes Andalucia has to offer. Ask them to take you over the world's biggest slag heap, the view's not bad,...More

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Thanks you very much for the comment! It´s a pleasure to share life experiences with people like you. Thanks for everything. I hope to see you soon.

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