Potosi, Bolivia

Cerro de Potosí sometimes referred to as the Cerro Rico ("rich mountain") a mountain popularly conceived of as being "made of" silver ore, which has always dominated the city. The Cerro Rico is the reason for Potosi's historical importance, since it was the major supply of silver for the Spanish Empire. Cerro de Potosí's peak is 4,824 meters (15,827 feet) above sea level.

Potosi, Bolivia - the highest city in the world

January 12th 2010
Our flight ended up departing Rurrenabaque on the night of the 6th at 6pm putting us back in La Paz by around 7pm. We ended up staying a couple more nights in the city at the same hostal only this time we were disappointed that it was full of people - much nicer and quieter when you are the only 2 in the building. We also managed to get a couple good meals in at ¨Alexander´s Coffee¨and ¨Oliver ... read more

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Bolivia, named after independence fighter Simon BOLIVAR, broke away from Spanish rule in 1825; much of its subsequent history has consisted of a series of nearly 200 coups and counter-coups. Comparatively democratic civilian rule was established in 1... ... read more

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