Potosi Silver Mines: Why Go
Potosí is a city in southern central Bolivia, located at the foot of the mountain Cerro Rico. This mountain bears big amounts of silver, thanks to which Potosí turned into one of the largest cities in the world in the early 17th century. The city still depends on the valuable resource, having built its infrastructure mainly on mining. In this tour, you can get an insight into the daily life of the workers in the silver mines, hear first-hand about the communities' mystic beliefs and experience the working environment at Cerro Rico. You will be accompanied by a professional guide at all times, while walking through the old mines, seeing tools and materials used by the miners of Potosí.
