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Potosi, Bolivia

Potosí, known as Villa Imperial de Potosí in the colonial period, is the capital city and a municipality of the Department of Potosí in Bolivia. It is one of the highest cities in the world at a nominal 4,067 m (13,343 ft).

Type City

Why go

  • City in Bolivia.
  • Served by Morichal Airport.

History

Potosí, known as Villa Imperial de Potosí in the colonial period, is the capital city and a municipality of the Department of Potosí in Bolivia. It is one of the highest cities in the world at a nominal 4,067 m (13,343 ft). Diego Huallpa, an indigenous prospector, is traditionally credited with the discovery of the Cerro Rico in 1545, which led to the founding and rapid growth of Potosí due to its extraordinary silver wealth.

Restaurants & places to go

Salteñería Carabel
Bolivian, Empanada, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-12:30 · 19 Calle Ingavi, Potosí · en.m.wikipedia.org
Indoor
La Plata
Sandwich, Breakfast, Tea, Coffee Shop, Pasta, Pizza, Italian Pizza, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-23:00; Mo 13:30-23:00 Features: vegetarian options ·… · cafelaplata.com
Indoor

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Airports

Morichal Airport
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Outdoor
Uverito Airport
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Where things are

4 of the places below have exact coordinates and are pinned.

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Photographs

Potosi, Bolivia
Potosi, Bolivia
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page

When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Morichal Airport; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Potosi, Bolivia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.