Once the largest and the wealthiest city in South America due to the rich silver mine in Cerro Rico, or Rich Hill, Potosí declined in glory as the ore depleted, but today is beckoning new wealth as an adventure destination in Bolivia

This view of Potosí shows a typical narrow colonial street with Cerro Rico looming over the city.

Photo thanks to ©2006 Ron Miller, All Rights Reserved http://www.RonTravel.com
Ron Miller is the author of Escape From The Happy Cannibal

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