Bolivia - Historical Cities

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