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Potosí

Once among the richest cities in the world, thanks to silver mined from the Cerro Rico. Mine tours are grim.

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Best Time to Go
May–Sep
Also Great Then
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Our full guide to Potosí is being written. It's on the Bolivia list as Worth a Detour and South America list as If You're Nearby.

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