If you are fond of mineralogy or want to feel what it is to be a miner for a day, using a geologist's hammer or simply with your hands through a screening, you will extract the pyrites that so generously appear on our farm.
Experiencing the sensation of being transported to another world, you will not be able to stop, for something they call it the gold of the madmen, because the abundance of this mineral in our exploitation is spectacular.
Do not hesitate to contact us and take a tour of this place so close and at the same time so forgotten about our land.
Cultural visit
Saturday
08:00 - 14:00 approx.
Prior appointment.
Free entry for children under fifteen years of age in the company of a paying adult. (maximum two children per adult)
Capacity of 25 people per group.
Reservas por Email:
raul@piritasdenavajun.com
Advance booking is necessary to access our facility. It will be done through Email (raul@piritasdenavajun.com) since access to an active mining exploitation implies a registration to be able to direct, plan and supervise the visits promoting the correct application of the provisions of health and safety regulations.
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- The minimum advance notice for the withdrawal of tickets to access the farm is 15 minutes, on the established meeting point, located at the entrance of the town of Navajún in the hermitage of Santa María de Atisca, a baroque building from the 17th century.
- Visitors must present themselves 15 minutes before visiting time at the ticket office, failure to show up will result in the loss of entry rights.
- Your ticket will be valid exclusively on the day and time selected.
Limited capacity.
The maximum capacity for visits is established in two areas and in each of them the maximum capacity will be twenty-five people.
For more information access the "Frequently Asked Questions" section:
At the visitor reception point, which is located in the Hermitage of Santa Maria de Atisca at the entrance to the town of Navajún, the check-in of the entrances will be carried out and access to the farm will be through their own passenger cars except in exceptional cases.
Once the farm is accessed in the vehicles themselves, they will park in the designated areas and once there, the visit will begin on foot.
In the access and in the visit to the farm, the traveler will enjoy the beauty of the environment since the field Ampliación a Victoria is part of the Alhama Valley that was declared a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO on July 9, 2003 along with the Leza, Jubera and Cidacos valleys.
Visitors will be able to discover in our Exploration Concession "Ampliación a Victoria" naturally and without stridencies due to its great cultural attraction, the beauty of the geological heritage and the surprising site that has been exploited regularly until today in an artisanal way, entering us in the through an explanation of geology within the Concession how are minerals formed? Discovering our unique pyrites, incredible pieces of nature that stand out for the perfection of their crystals in wonderful cubes whose sizes are between one millimeter and twenty centimeters on the edge, with sharp edges, discovering pieces of different shapes with an intense metallic shine..
Mineral veins are in plain sight.
In our Exploitation Concession ¨Ampliación a Victora¨ located in Navajún (La Rioja) you will find the best cubic crystals.
The Pyrite of Navajún has been fully introduced into the international collecting market, being increasingly appreciated and valued, becoming a benchmark in the field of Spanish mineralogy.
During the visit, it will be possible to observe the existence of older inhabitants, the large dinosaurs, who left their tracks everywhere and can be seen on our farm.
The guided tour of the farm, lasting approximately 2 hours, is the most common way to visit the farm to Ampliación a Victoria due to its simplicity and comfort for the visitor.
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
- People in wheelchairs must be accompanied by an adult and access to the farm will be on their own. Before buying the ticket, contact them for a more detailed explanation.
- Any type of filming, recording or taking photographs inside the mine is prohibited.
- The Organization reserves the right of admission.
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Here you can find useful links for your next visit.
Good environmental practices document
Health and safety document
The established meeting point is located at the entrance to the town of Navajún in the hermitage of Santa María de Atisca, a 17th century baroque building.
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The purchase of tickets can not be made at the box office since it is scheduled visits since there is a limitation of capacity and access so it is necessary to buy tickets in advance.
You can resolve any incident related to your purchase through email raul@piritasdenavajun.com
Children under the age of fifteen do not pay entrance, but for each adult with entry, no more than two children can go.
Minors from 15 to 18 years old will pay entrance but must be accompanied by parents or guardian.
Entre 15 y 18 años, deberán adquirir su entrada.
Cada adulto, con entrada adquirida, puede como máximo ir acompañando a 2 menores de 15 años.
The minimum notice for the collection of tickets and access to the car is 15 min.
In the case of not presenting the corresponding justification, those entries will not be valid.
The tourist visit is suitable and highly recommended for children. Up to 18 years old, they must be accompanied by an adult or tutor.
As it is an outdoor activity, you should wear appropriate clothing and footwear that protects from the rigors of the atmosphere.
Protection against UV rays, by means of a hat, to avoid accidents due to heat stroke, heat stroke and the use of high protection factor skin protection creams.
It is recommended to bring water to avoid accidents due to dehydration.
Insect repellent to avoid bites.
Before getting the ticket, consult through email raul@piritasdenavajun.com to give a more detailed and personalized explanation of the visit.
Before taking the ticket, consult the email address as access will depend on the breed of dog and those who can access must wear a muzzle and be on a leash.
The visit is in Spanish and can be done in English.
It can be done according to groups and possibility of access, consult the following email address: raul@piritasdenavajun.com.
Mandatory use of a mask during the entire stay on the farm.
Keep the safe distance.
Do not enter the facilities if you have symptoms of fever, dry cough, tiredness, headache and throat.
Wear gloves throughout the visit.
Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.
Wash your hands frequently using the hydro-alcoholic gel dispensers.
