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Potosí 3-Day Itinerary (2 Nights)

A 3-day route through Potosí grouped by daily travel distance for optimal sightseeing.

Distances are straight-line, so actual transit times will differ. Feel free to reorder the stops. · Updated August 15, 2026

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DAY 1

Around Cerro Rico · Nature·Parks & gardens

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  1. Morning
    Cerro Rico

    Nature

    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.

  2. After lunch
    Khari Khari Lakes

    Nature · 2.4 km from the previous stop

    Two artificial lakes in the Kari Kari mountain range, about 8 kilometers east of downtown Potosí. Located close together, they make for a pleasant walk amid tranquil scenery.

  3. Afternoon
    Plaza 10 de Noviembre

    Parks & gardens · 3.1 km from the previous stop

    A square at the heart of Potosí's old town, surrounded by colonial-era buildings. Steeped in the city's history, it's a pleasant spot to sit and take in the scenery.

  4. Evening
    Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, Potosí

    Temples & religious sites · 0.1 km from the previous stop

    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.

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DAY 2

Around National Mint of Bolivia · Museums & galleries·Temples & religious sites

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  1. Morning
    National Mint of Bolivia

    Museums & galleries

    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.

  2. After lunch
    San Lorenzo Church, Potosí

    Temples & religious sites · 0.2 km from the previous stop

    A colonial-era church in Potosí's old town, known for its elaborately carved stone facade. It reflects the history of a city that once flourished on silver mining.

  3. Afternoon
    Pari Urqu

    Nature · 0.6 km from the previous stop

    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.

  4. Evening
    Kimsa Waylla

    Nature · 8.8 km from the previous stop

    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.

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DAY 3

Around Illimani · Nature

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  1. Morning
    Illimani

    Nature

    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.

  2. After lunch
    Mount Uma Jalanta

    Nature · 0 km from the previous stop

    A mountain southeast of Potosí, Bolivia, standing about 4,760 meters above sea level. It belongs to the Kari Kari range and lies close to Lake Chalviri.

  3. Afternoon
    Khari Khari

    Nature · 5.8 km from the previous stop

    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.

  4. Evening
    Kimsa Kunturiri

    Nature · 0 km from the previous stop

    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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Around Cerro Rico, the anchor of day one. Staying here keeps your first day's travel shortest.

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