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Famous as the black opal capital with underground homes and a strong mining culture. Activities include mine tours, fossicking, and exploring underground galleries. **Best Season:** April-September **Infrastructure:** Outback tourism **Average Daily Spend:** $80-180
View details →Known as the crystal capital of the world, famous for massive geodes and mining towns. Visitors can explore mine tours, crystal markets, Ouro Preto city, and wholesale centers. **Best Season:** April-September **Infrastructure:** Established mining tourism **Average Daily Spend:** $60-180
View details →Sedona is renowned for its four vortex sites, stunning red rock crystals, and is considered the new age capital. Visitors can enjoy vortex tours, explore numerous crystal shops, partake in healing sessions, and visit iconic places like Cathedral Rock. **Best Season:** March-May, September-November **Infrastructure:** Extensive crystal tourism **Average Daily Spend:** $150-400
View details →Known as the quartz crystal capital with public mines and some of the world's largest deposits. Activities include crystal mining at Wegner Mine, Ron Coleman Mining, and participating in crystal festivals. **Best Season:** April-October **Infrastructure:** Developed mining tourism **Average Daily Spend:** $80-200
View details →Known for mineral souks, desert roses, and geode breaking. Visitors can explore mineral markets, fossil preparation activities, and Berber mines. **Best Season:** March-May, September-November **Infrastructure:** Basic tourism **Average Daily Spend:** $40-120
View details →Hosts the world's largest gem show with desert minerals and an RV culture. Key experiences include January gem shows, desert rockhounding, and swap meets. **Best Season:** January-February **Infrastructure:** Seasonal infrastructure **Average Daily Spend:** $50-150
View details →Known for amethyst geodes and purple crystals. Visitors can tour mines, select geodes, and visit crystal museums. **Best Season:** March-May, September-November **Infrastructure:** Mining tourism **Average Daily Spend:** $50-120
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