⁠Pulpí Geode Tour from Cartagena

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⁠Pulpí Geode Tour from Cartagena

Discover Mina Rica and the extraordinary Giant Pulpí Geode on a private day trip from Cartagena, with pick-up from your hotel, accommodation, cruise port or another previously agreed location and return after the visit.

Departure Cartagena
Distance Approx. 86 km
Journey Approx. 1 hour
Mina Rica visit Approx. 120 min
Pulpí Geode and mineral formations
Pulpí Geode, olive oil mill and Black Room
Already in Pulpí? Book the Geode + olive oil mill + Black Room experience

If you are already staying in Pulpí or nearby and do not need transport from Cartagena, you can book this experience directly. Combine the Pulpí Geode and Mina Rica with a visit to an olive oil mill and the Black Room.

Pulpí Geode Mina Rica Olive oil mill Black Room No transfers
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In addition to this specific departure from Cartagena, explore our main pages to discover other tour formats, organized day trips and different ways to visit Mina Rica.

A convenient day trip from Cartagena

Mina Rica – ⁠Pulpí Geode Tour from Cartagena

Cartagena’s proximity to Pilar de Jaravía makes it possible to organize a private day trip to the Pulpí Geode and return within the same day. We take care of the journey to Mina Rica and the return to Cartagena once the visit has finished.

Departure coordinated with your visit

The pick-up time is organized around the confirmed entrance time for Mina Rica, helping to make the day comfortable and well planned.

Cartagena, departure point for the Pulpí Geode day trip
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Departure

Cartagena

Pick-up from your hotel, apartment, accommodation, cruise port or another previously agreed location.

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Journey

Approx. 86 km

Around one hour by road to Pilar de Jaravía.

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Destination

Mina Rica

Arrival in Pilar de Jaravía, within the municipality of Pulpí in the province of Almería.

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Private service

Private ⁠Pulpí Geode Tour from Cartagena

This excursion is designed for travelers staying in Cartagena, couples, families, private groups and cruise passengers who want to travel comfortably to Mina Rica with a pre-arranged private service.

Pick-up from your hotel, accommodation or agreed point.
Pick-up can be arranged for cruise passengers.
Private transport from Cartagena to Mina Rica.
Schedule coordinated with the reserved Geode entrance.
Private return transfer to Cartagena after the visit.
Day trip organization

Pulpí Geode Tour from Cartagena itinerary

An organized excursion to discover Mina Rica and the Giant Pulpí Geode with departure and return from Cartagena.

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Pick-up in Cartagena

The tour begins at your hotel, accommodation, cruise port or another accessible point agreed in advance.

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Cartagena – Pulpí transfer

Private journey of approximately 86 kilometres to Pilar de Jaravía.

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Guided visit to Mina Rica

Explore the galleries while discovering the site’s mining heritage, minerals and geological characteristics.

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Giant Pulpí Geode

Descend through the different levels of Mina Rica until reaching the area from which the enormous cavity covered with gypsum crystals can be viewed.

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Return to Cartagena

After the visit, private transfer back to the previously agreed drop-off point.

The underground experience

Mina Rica and the Giant Pulpí Geode

The route combines mining heritage and geology in one of the most unusual underground sites in southeastern Spain.

Mina Rica

Before reaching the Geode, visitors explore several galleries inside Mina Rica. The visit introduces the area’s mining activity, its minerals and the geological context in which the cavity was formed.

Giant Pulpí Geode

The highlight of the route is the view of the enormous cavity covered with giant gypsum crystals, following the access conditions established to protect this extraordinary geological site.

Practical information

Details for organizing your Mina Rica visit – ⁠Pulpí Geode Tour from Cartagena

The visit should be booked in advance and travelers should take into account the characteristics of the route inside the mine.

120 min Approximate visit
45 m Approximate descent
164 Approximate steps
Important: Mina Rica visits take place at scheduled times and are subject to availability. Departure from Cartagena is coordinated with the confirmed entrance time.
From Cartagena

A day trip adapted to each traveler

We organize the service according to the number of passengers, the pick-up point and the scheduled entrance time for Mina Rica.

Hotels and accommodation

Pick-up from your hotel, apartment, accommodation or another accessible point agreed in advance.

Cruise passengers

The schedule can be organized around your ship’s arrival and the time required to return to the cruise terminal.

Families and groups

We adapt the vehicle and organization to the number of passengers.

Pulpí Geode Guide

Information for visiting the ⁠Pulpí Geode Tour from Cartagena

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Tickets and bookings

Tickets for the ⁠Pulpí Geode Tour from Cartagena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pulpí Geode Tour from Cartagena

How far is the Pulpí Geode from Cartagena?
The journey to Mina Rica is approximately 86 kilometres and generally takes around one hour by road.
How long does the Mina Rica visit take?
The guided visit lasts approximately 120 minutes.
Can you pick me up from my hotel in Cartagena?
Yes. Pick-up can be arranged from your hotel, accommodation, apartment, cruise port or another accessible location agreed in advance.
Can the tour be organized for cruise passengers?
Yes. The schedule can be coordinated around the cruise ship’s arrival and the time required to return to the port.
Is advance booking required?
Yes. Mina Rica visits take place at scheduled times and are subject to availability.
Are there stairs during the visit?
Yes. The route includes several flights of stairs and approximately 164 steps.
Can I book an experience if I am already in Pulpí?
Yes. If you are already staying in Pulpí or nearby, you can book the local experience combining the Geode and Mina Rica with an olive oil mill and the Black Room, without transport from Cartagena.
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