Cerrillos Turquoise Mine Tour

Take a Turquoise Tour to Mount Chalchihuitl

If you're in New Mexico (or planning to be) and you'd like to see a historic turquoise mine, be sure to schedule a tour of the Mount Chalchihuitl site.

Mount Chalchihuitl dates back to 900 AD and was worked extensively during the 1300-1400's AD. It is the oldest turquoise property in the Cerrillos Hills. 

The cost of the tour is $75.00 per person with a maximum of 4 persons per tour.

You will need long pants, sturdy shoes, hat and a bottle of water. 

This is a remote site on rough terrain and you need to be a good walker. The tour is approximately 1 1/2 hours and is not appropriate for children under 15. No pets. 

This is an Eco-friendly tour where you enjoy the quiet beauty of the Cerrillos Hills. 

Your tour also includes free admission to the Cerrillos Turquoise Mining Museum and the museum's rock yard. Please e-mail or call us in advance to make a reservation:

              Todd Brown - Cerrillos, New Mexico call (505) 438-3008 or Email Us