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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) were incredibly knowledgeable and we learned a great deal more than expected. Would reccomend…
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Date of experience: March 2017
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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 the river near Peña Hierro and hearing about NASA and possible life on Mars; seeing the working mine Cerro Colorado from the roadside viewing platform and visiting the impressive Corta Atalaya mine, an 'amphitheatre' hidden in the woods behind the Bellavista English colony. We highly recommend Fieldwork and Gregorio. They offer 7 different alternative but complementary tours for small groups at very reasonable prices.…
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Date of experience: August 2016
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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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Date of experience: July 2016
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Response from fieldworkRIOTINTO, Gerente at Fieldwork Riotinto
Responded 8 Aug 2016
Thank you Rick!!! It was fantastic day knowing Riotinto.
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This was an interesting experience.Then we visited Corta Atalaya near Bellavista village. Thank you.
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Date of experience: January 2016
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Response from GGemio, Gerente at Fieldwork Riotinto
Responded 21 Jan 2016
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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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 scheduled tours at very competitive prices, including: the lost villages of Rio Tinto, the British legacy, a history of mining in Rio Tinto with visits to the main sites, an exploration of the river and a full-day examining the impact of human activity on the landscape. OK, a tour about the development of sport, especially football, is also available. It also provides tailor-made activities for individuals or your own group, which is what we did. I couldn't have been more impressed by how committed Gregorio and Paco were, how friendly, knowledgeable and utterly reliable. Our experience exceeded expectations and I cannot recommend Fieldwork Riotinto highly enough - but you will need to have some Spanish.…
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Date of experience: June 2015
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