We sent one of our camera guys to chat up the Chilean miners as they left the CNN Heroes event in Los Angeles last night. Next time we'll pick a guy who speaks better Spanish.

They survived the mine ... now TMZ has learned the Chilean miners are headed for Universal Studios in Hollywood for an encounter with the biggest ape on the planet.



The Chileans -- who are in town for a CNN "Heroes" special -- were shuttled from the swank Omni Hotel in downtown Los Angeles to the theme park earlier today and are expected to be there for several hours. 

Lots of fun things to do at Universal -- but they may wanna stay away from the Earthquake simulator.

The rescued Chilean miners have totally gone Hollywood.


The miners and their families -- who are in L.A. for CNN's Heroes gala this weekend --  took in the local sights near Grauman's Chinese Theatre while on top of  a double decker tour bus on Thursday.

Somebody get these guys a star on the Walk of Fame, stat!

The TMZ newsroom did the Halloween monster mash with the help of Chilean miners, Tiger and his ladies, Spider-Man, Von A-hole, and even an unbeweaveable Gloria Allred. Check out all the trick-or-treat madness for yourselves!