Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- The miners who survived 69 days in a Chilean mine landed in Atlanta, Georgia, Thursday morning for their first group tour to the country since being freed last month.
Before they made their way through Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the miners signed flags. One signed "Corazon de Minero," which means heart of a miner.
The group and five of their rescuers were heading to Los Angeles to attend "CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute," which will air worldwide on Thanksgiving evening, November 25.
Organizers invited them as special guests.
As miner Richard Villarroell prepared to board the plane in Santiago, Chile, on Wednesday night, the 27-year-old said he has only traveled to Argentina.
"I want to see the world," he said, smiling. "I know all of Chile, but not the rest of the world".
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