San José Mine
If you have your own car, you can make a road trip to this mine which made worldwide headlines in 2010, as the site where 33 miners were trapped underground and then rescued after a grueling 69 days. From the highway, the drive is a dusty one beside a stunning desert landscape until you reach the lookout, where there is an audiovisual guide and the rescue pod used to pull the miners out. One of the 33 is often on-site to speak to visitors (in Spanish only, however); although site visits are free, it is recommended to leave a tip.
