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Bolivia – Historical Cities

  • Potosi – Iglesia San Bernardo
    • Potosi - Iglesia San Bernardo
  • Potosi – San Luis Potosí Cathedral (view from Hostal Colonial)
    • Potosi-san luis potosí cathedral
  • Potosi – San Luis Potosí Cathedral (view from Hostal Colonial)
    • Potosi-san luis potosí cathedral
  • Cerro Rico de Potosi (Rich Mountain – Silver mine of Potosi)
    • cerro rico-rich mountain-4824m
  • The summit of the Cerro Rico (Rich Mountain) has a total height of 4,824 meters above the sea level
    • cerro rico-rich mountain-4824m
  • There are approximately 300 mine entrances
    • 300 mine entrances
  • Huge amount of silver has been extracted since 1545
    • Silver is extracted since 1545
  • Average income of a Potosi Miner – 300 to 900 USD by month
    • miner - 300/900 USD by month
  • Lead-silver, zinc-silver and tin are extracted
    • Extract. lead-silver,zinc-silver,tin
  • Many people don’t have another choice and around 10,000 people work in the mines
    • 10000 ppl. work in the mines
  • Average income of a Potosi Miner – 300 to 900 USD by month
    • miner - 300/900 USD by month
  • The average life expectancy of a Potosi Miner is just 45 years
    • Miner - life expectancy 45 years