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Potosi Things to See and Do
Potosí offers an array of things to see and do. The main attractions are tours to the cooperative mines, although visitors have a wealth of other options for things to do in the town. The famous Casa de la Moneda is located in the heart of the city, as are many beautiful, ornate churches and fine buildings. Many tour operators offer city tours, which are well worth the money for the informative and helpful information that is given. Excursions further afield are a great way to explore
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Potosí offers an array of things to see and do. The main attractions are tours to the cooperative mines, although visitors have a wealth of other options for things to do in the town. The famous Casa de la Moneda is located in the heart of the city, as are many beautiful, ornate churches and fine buildings. Many tour operators offer city tours, which are well worth the money for the informative and helpful information that is given. Excursions further afield are a great way to explore Potosí’s surroundings. A trip to the Langunas del Kari Kari is a great option for those who would like to do some trekking in the area.
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Mine Tours
Potosí’s star attraction is most likely the Cerro Rico Mountain, which is the town’s lifeblood and has been mined for more than 500 years. There are about 5,000 mine entrances and tunnels. Each of the mines is run cooperatively, which means that some of the money from tours goes directly to...
Potosí’s star attraction is most likely the Cerro Rico Mountain, which is the town’s lifeblood and has been mined for more than 500 years. There are about 5,000 mine entrances and tunnels. Each of the mines is run cooperatively, which means that some of the money from tours goes directly to...
Other Activity
Potosi, Bolivia
Potosi, Bolivia
Casa Nacional de Moneda
While in Potosí it is unlikely you will miss the Casa Nacional de Moneda. The building itself is massive, taking up a whole city block, and the walls are thick enough to allow the building to serve as army headquarters (it has in the past). What’s more, if you stumble into the center courtyard,...
While in Potosí it is unlikely you will miss the Casa Nacional de Moneda. The building itself is massive, taking up a whole city block, and the walls are thick enough to allow the building to serve as army headquarters (it has in the past). What’s more, if you stumble into the center courtyard,...
Museum
Potosi, Bolivia
Potosi, Bolivia
La Capilla de Nuestra Señora de Jerusalén
This chapel was originally constructed in honor of the Virgen de Candelaria and was rebuilt during the 18th Century. There are some impressive paintings depicting biblical scenes by artists of the Potosí school. Tours are compulsory, but high...
This chapel was originally constructed in honor of the Virgen de Candelaria and was rebuilt during the 18th Century. There are some impressive paintings depicting biblical scenes by artists of the Potosí school. Tours are compulsory, but high...
Historical Building
Potosi, Bolivia
Potosi, Bolivia
Museo y Convento de San Francisco
San Francisco is the oldest church in Potosí. The convent was founded in 1547 by Fray Gaspar de Valverde, was later demolished, and then extended throughout a period of nineteen years starting in 1707. The museum houses important religious paintings and works. English speaking guides are...
San Francisco is the oldest church in Potosí. The convent was founded in 1547 by Fray Gaspar de Valverde, was later demolished, and then extended throughout a period of nineteen years starting in 1707. The museum houses important religious paintings and works. English speaking guides are...
Historical Building
Potosi, Bolivia
Potosi, Bolivia
Museo y Convento de Santa Teresa
The construction of the impressive Santa Teresa convent began in 1685 and construction took six years. The woman who was responsible for establishing the convent now lies in a coffin at the monastery. Supposedly the body is still fully intact, which is considered a miracle by local...
The construction of the impressive Santa Teresa convent began in 1685 and construction took six years. The woman who was responsible for establishing the convent now lies in a coffin at the monastery. Supposedly the body is still fully intact, which is considered a miracle by local...
Historical Building
Potosi, Bolivia
Potosi, Bolivia
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