A Quick Guide to Potosi, Bolovia, Potosi, Bolivia

I lived in聽Chile, in the region of the Desert of聽Atacama聽for nearly four years and had a chance to visit so many incredible places around South America. From Tierra de Fuego, through Patagonia in聽Argentina,聽to historic聽Cartagena de Indias聽in Colombia, Bolivia seemed the most 鈥渁uthentic鈥� with its raw beauty. It can be daunting to plan a trip in Bolivia, so in this guide to Potosi, I鈥檒l share all the best tips I know.

Potosi is mostly known for its silver mining industry and the most dangerous mine in the world. It is also located at 4,090 meters above sea level. It鈥檚 like halfway to Everest! Just visiting a city at such a high altitude is a bucket-list experience on its own.

Possibly the most popular activity to do in Potosi is visiting the Cerro Rico mine. We did not do that, but it鈥檚 something quite interesting to do. What is the most special about this, is listening to all the mining stories. If you opt for this, make sure that you book your tour with a reputable guide, ideally someone, who used to work in this mine to keep you safe. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: A Quick Guide to Potosi, Bolovia
Guide Location: Bolivia » Potosi
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Anna Nowak
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