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 mine depleted, but today is beckoning new wealth as an adventure destination. Find sightseeing, places to stay and eat, Bolivian Andes and related travel information here.
Descriptions, locations and some online reservations.
Photos, chapter excerpts and historical notes about the Imperial City of Potosí, known as the mountain that eats men; a book written by photojournalist Stephen Ferry who returned many times to Potosí, the poorest place in all of Latin America, seeking to communicate its meaning to the outside world.
Declared a Cultural Patrimony of the Humanity by UNESCO in 1987, Potosi was once an imperial city of the Spanish Empire for its size and silver mine. Attractions, lodging and travel information.
"A trip to Potosi is a must for travellers to Bolivia. Mining aficionados will love the place. There is so much to see and reflect on." Attractions, tours and recommendations.
Account of illness, a trip into the mine, claustrophobia and impressions.
Background, description, a short history of the mine and links to related sites from Wikipedia.
Cliamte, history, getting there, attractions and a photo gallery.
Brief history of the area, photos and a paragliding account from Cerro Rico.
Photos and itinerary of a four day tour of Sucre, Bolivia's constitutional capital, and Potosi.
Multi award winning documentary of child miners lives in the mine.
