Monday, April 22, 2024, 01:01
The interpretation center of the Las Matildes mine, located in the Sierra Minera de Cartagena-La Unión, registered 5,372 visits last year.
The Las Matildes mine, managed by the Sierra Minera Foundation, experienced a record increase compared to previous years. Specifically, the center increased individual visits by 84% compared to the previous year. Among the data recorded, the significant increase in the number of international visitors stands out, “especially from the United States, which demonstrates the global appeal of the region's rich mining heritage,” according to the mayor of Cartagena Tourism, Beatriz Sánchez del Álamo. .
For the Vox councilor, this increase in the influx of visitors is due to the diversification of the activities offered by the center, as well as the gradual recovery of tourism after the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Workshops for children
The activities of the Las Matildes mine interpretation center, which include guided tours, workshops for children and special events such as astronomical observations, have also contributed to this notable statistic.
The school groups, with 2,355 students, enjoyed the cultural and environmental heritage of Sierra Minera
On the other hand, the increase in visits by school groups allowed 2,355 students to participate in various activities designed to explore both the cultural and environmental heritage of the Sierra Minera. This represents an increase of 138% compared to 2022.
The Las Matildes interpretation center opens its doors from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with free entry for all visitors. Its varied program of activities, aimed at all types of audiences, includes guided tours of the interpretation center and its mining surroundings, workshops, guided itineraries through the Sierra Minera and visits combined with other tourist resources.
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