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Chivor Emerald Mine Tour in Boyacá: 2 Days, 2 Mines, Horseback & Hacienda

All-inclusive cultural and nature experience in Chivor (Boyacá), Colombia 🇨🇴

  • All-inclusive stay
Guided visit to a local mine
Local Expert Guides
All Meals Included
Hacienda Stay Included
2 Emerald Mines
Horseback Riding

FromCOP 960,000per person

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The Emerald Mining Difference

VERIFIED GUIDE

Authentic Mining

Experience real emerald mining with expert local guides in historic mines

Rare Local Access

Visit working emerald mines and learn how local teams sort the stones

Nature & Culture

Immerse yourself in authentic Andean culture and mountain landscapes

Trip Logistics & Detailed Inclusions

Start time

08:00

Duration

2 days / 1 night

Local transport

Included: from Chivor to both mines, Hacienda El Recuerdo and back to Chivor

Difficulty

Moderate

Included

  • Expert mining guide
  • Safety equipment
  • Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  • Travel insurance
  • Access to 2 emerald mines
  • Gem classification workshop
  • Health insurance

Not Included

  • Airport transport
  • Personal drinks
  • Souvenir gems
  • Transport to Chivor (round-trip transfer from Bogotá available as an add-on)

Chivor

Your Stay

Hacienda El RecuerdoHost's choiceSelected
Hacienda El Recuerdo

Heritage / Traditional

Hacienda El Recuerdo

A colonial heritage stay surrounded by emerald country. Rustic charm with private rooms and home-cooked meals.

Location: Chivor

Up to 4Private BathWiFi

Optional Extras

  • Beekeeping & Livestock

    COP 55,000per person

    Guided beekeeping and livestock activities at Hacienda El Recuerdo. Available on the 2D/1N plan.

    The team confirms availability and final price

  • Guided Horseback Ride

    Included

    A guided ride along the area's rural trails. Quoted separately from the plan total.

    Included in your plan. Optional to join, not refundable if skipped.

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 — Two Mines & Horseback

Start your Chivor adventure with a traditional Colombian breakfast before heading into the emerald mountains.

An introductory talk with local artisans on emerald history, mining life and basic jewelry making.

Take in panoramic views of Chivor's emerald mining landscape — the mountains and the mining area from a spectacular vantage point.

A guided visit inside a real emerald mine, with helmet, lights and a clear safety briefing.

Enjoy a traditional Colombian fiambre lunch at Hacienda El Recuerdo, served on plantain leaf after the mine visit.

Ride on horseback through the emerald hills of Mundo Nuevo to the entrance of an artisanal mine.

Visit a second emerald mine and discover how Chivor's artisanal miners work, using ancestral knowledge and traditions passed down through generations.

A home-cooked Andean dinner at the farm, with local ingredients and family service.

Spend the night at Hacienda El Recuerdo in a comfortable private room with its own bathroom, surrounded by the Chivor mountains.

Day 2 — Hacienda Morning & Emerald Market

Wake up to a peaceful Andean landscape and enjoy a traditional Colombian breakfast at Hacienda El Recuerdo.

Optional: meet local miners and visit the emerald market, where stones from the region's mines are bought and sold.

Host & Preparation

Heinner & Alexandra
Hacienda El Recuerdo

Heinner & Alexandra

VERIFIED GUIDE

Local host specialized in emerald mining routes and Andean cultural experiences.

Ideal for

  • Adventure Seekers
  • Culture Enthusiasts
  • Nature Lovers

Good to Know

  • Basic Fitness Required
  • Closed Shoes Recommended
  • Small Group Setting

Frequently Asked Questions

Before you book your emerald mine tour

All-inclusive cultural and nature experience in Chivor (Boyacá), Colombia 🇨🇴

High effort: about 5 hours of mining activity in 2 mines and a 2-hour horseback ride, with water, mud and uneven ground. If the ride cannot take place, it is replaced by a 4x4 route at no change in price. Not recommended for severely reduced mobility.
The day starts at 8:00 a.m. in Chivor because it includes two mines. As a guide, leave Bogotá around 3:00 a.m., or earlier if you expect more than 5 hours of travel. You can also arrive in the afternoon and start the next day, arranged with the team; in that case, leave Bogotá by noon.
Chivor is about 5–6 hours by car from Bogotá: take the road towards Tunja, turn down into the Tenza Valley at El Sisga and continue to Chivor; the last stretch is an unpaved mountain road. You can reach Chivor town by bus, car or motorbike, and from there our local 4x4 takes you to the mine, included in every tour. We also offer a private round-trip 4x4 transfer from Bogotá at extra cost; the price is per vehicle and covers up to 4 people.
You do spend the day alongside miners, with safety gear and a guide, but it is a visitor experience, not mining work. Finding an emerald is not guaranteed: it can happen, and if a stone turns up it is agreed on the spot with the miners and the guide. The real value is the emerald culture, nature and food of the region.
You always enter with a local guide and safety gear (helmet and boots), in mines with controlled access. Every tour includes medical assistance cover during the experience, and the team checks local and mine conditions before each departure. Inside the mine there is water, mud and uneven ground, so moderate to high physical effort is needed; if you have a heart condition, a severe phobia or reduced mobility, ask us before booking.
Chivor sits at about 2,000 m, with a cool climate and cold nights. The dry season runs from December to February and the rainy season from May to August. The mine always has wet areas, so bring waterproof clothing in the rainy season.
Yes, we are pet-friendly. In Chivor, on every tour, dogs can enter the mine with the group and stay at the hacienda. They must be vaccinated and under control; arrange it with the team when you book.
First the team confirms availability for your date; then you pay a deposit of 25% to 50% of the total, depending on the tour (the exact percentage is shown when you book), to secure the booking. The balance is paid according to the tour conditions. We never ask for full payment before confirming your booking.
Yes. You can cancel or reschedule up to 7 days before the tour, a maximum of 2 times. After that deadline the deposit is non-refundable and any change is subject to costs already incurred, such as insurance or booked meals.

Chivor Emerald Mine Tour in Boyacá: 2 Days, 2 Mines, Horseback & Hacienda

Visit two Chivor emerald mines, ride horseback to the second and try searching for emeralds with local guides. Includes meals and an overnight stay at Hacienda El Recuerdo; finding an emerald is not guaranteed.

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Chivor Emerald Mine Tour in Boyacá: 2 Days, 2 Mines, Horseback & Hacienda

COP 960,000per person

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Who runs this tour

The same company plans the trip, answers your messages and operates the day in Chivor. These are the details you can check before paying anything.

Tour operator
Andean Scapes Colombia SAS, a Colombian company (NIT 9021124608), registered office at Calle 78A #63-50, Bogotá, Colombia.
Website and bookings
Andean Heritage LLC, a company registered in the state of Georgia (USA), builds this website and runs the online reservation process.
How you pay
We confirm your date first. Only then do you pay a deposit of 25% to 50%; the balance follows the tour conditions. We never ask for the full amount upfront.
On the day
A local guide stays with the group, helmet and boots are provided, and medical assistance cover applies during the experience.
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