Potoś, Bolivia

Travel Blogs from Potoś (611)

Will never complain about work again...., Potosi, Bolivia travel blog
Will never complain about work again....
Sep 6, 2006

... which looked like a castle drawbridge but is still used to do for foot passengers. Were a bit hesitant to arrive back in Potosi after a few days ago and bus terminal brought back horrid memories but we quickly bought our bus tickets to leave for Le Paz ...

A travel blog entry by emanddave
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It's day 300 and I am back on the chicken bus.
Aug 1, 2005

... in Argentina, Chile and Uruguay, it's fun to be back in Bolivia where everything is different and a "tad" more chaotic. I really enjoyed Bolivia when visiting for a few days some years ago, and I am sure I will have a great time now as well. The "Tibet of ...

A travel blog entry by stevefn
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Potosi, Potosi, Bolivia travel blog
Potosi
Jun 9, 2008

... and eight of us re-located to Koala Den Hostel the following morning which came with good recommendations. Good showers and good heat. Potosi is the worlds highest city (4060m - breathe in, breathe out, breathe in..) and a UNESCO site. The city was ...

A travel blog entry by dacraic
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A few days in the highest city in the World!, Potosi, Bolivia travel blog
A few days in the highest city in the World!
Mar 21, 2009

... varieties of farmyard animals that were also on the bus! An interesting journey to say the least! We finally bounced our way into Potosi for about 4pm. We had already decided to book our bus for Tupiza whilst we were at the station. We knew there wasn't ...

A travel blog entry by vickersontour
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Attractions in Potoś (9)

Cerro Rico
Cerro Rico

Potosi, Bolivia

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This silver mining site dates back to the Spanish colonial era.
Casa Nacional de la Moneda
Casa Nacional de la Moneda

Calle Ayacucho (between Quijarro and Bustillos), Potosi, Bolivia

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At one time a mint that converted mined silver into coins, this comprehensive museum houses 20 galleries that cover everything in Potosi's history, from Bolivian weapons to archaeology and, of course, the minting process.
Potosi Mine
Potosi Mine

Potosi, Potosi, Bolivia

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San Lorenzo Church
San Lorenzo Church

Calle Heroes del Chaco, in the market square Potosi, Bolivia

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Forum Discussions on Potoś (20)

From Cuzco to Uyuni to La Paz
Posted on Jun 3, 2009, 16:35:15
... could then go from Iguazu to BA, and not have to double back on yourself... As for the road blockades, I'm afraid they are unpredictable and can happen anywhere, anytime in Bolivia, so you can't really plan for that until you're actually there
Bolivia and Peru
Posted on Jul 14, 2009, 10:05:20
... at all with your itinerary and route. One thing you won't need to do in Cuzco is to acclimatize yourself for the trek. Bolivia is higher than Cuzco and the route of the trek, so you will be well acclimatised long before you get to Cuzco. Spend the ...
Bolivia and Peru
Posted on Jul 14, 2009, 09:40:30
... Macchu Pichu. Currently I am scheduled to begin my tour on the 10th of August. Is it possible to do all of those places in Bolivia in 7 to 8 days (since I want a few days to acclimate in Cusco before the trek) ? After the trek I was thinking about doing a ...
From Cuzco to Uyuni to La Paz
Posted on Apr 19, 2009, 19:30:58
... - I can't remember, sorry. Maybe someone can help with that - I think the main thing to remember is that travel in Peru & Bolivia (especially) is slow, so if you're on a tight time-frame like that, you'll have to be ahead of yourself for ...

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