Potosí

Nature

Cerro Rico

A mountain in the Andes near Potosí, Bolivia, famous for supplying vast quantities of silver to the Spanish Empire. It once accounted for a large share of the Andean region's silver production.

Museums & galleries

National Mint of Bolivia

The National Mint of Bolivia in Potosí was once the Royal Mint, where Spanish silver coins—once a global reserve currency—were struck. It's now a museum where visitors can explore the history of coin making.

Temples & religious sites

Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Potosí

A cathedral located in the main square of downtown Potosí. Its stone facade blends Baroque and Neoclassical styles, evoking the atmosphere of the colonial era.

Nature

Pari Urqu

Pari Urqu is a mountain at about 3,950 m elevation, west of Potosí and northwest of Cerro Rico. It's a fine place to leave the city behind and take in sweeping Andean views.

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Khari Khari

A peak in the Andes near Potosí, Bolivia, rising to 5,040 meters. It's the second-highest in the Potosí mountain range and the tallest in the Kari Kari range.

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Illimani

Rising southeast of Potosí, this mountain in the Bolivian Andes reaches an elevation of 5,030 meters. Its majestic slopes make it a wonderful backdrop for trekking and taking in the scenery.

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Kimsa Kunturiri

Three peaks in the Kari Kari mountain range east of Potosí, with the tallest rising to 5,020 meters. Surrounding lakes make it a great spot to take in the grand high-altitude scenery of the Andes.

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Kimsa Waylla

Kimsa Waylla is a mountainous area at about 4,980 m elevation in the Kari Kari range east of Potosí. It's a great spot for trekking amid the grand scenery of the Andean highlands.