Potosí Day Trip

Want to discover where the expression "valer un potosí" comes from? Then don't miss this excursion to Potosí, where you'll learn about the history of this great Bolivian imperial town!

Potosí Day Trip

It was Miguel de Cervantes who first spoke about this city of Bolivia in one of his novels and coined the term "vale un potosí". He described the wealth derived from this place.

At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Sucre and head to Potosí to explore its history and heritage. During the trip, we'll observe the architecture of Sucre, including the bridge of Sucre over the Pilcomayo River.

Upon arrival in Potosí, you'll meet your guide and explore this imperial town, once central to the silver trade in the 16th and 17th centuries, fueled by minerals from Cerro Rico.

The preserved buildings and monuments reflect the legacy of this era: the Cathedral of Potosí, a Baroque-style structure with gold and silver relics, the Santa Teresa Museum, and the Casa de la Moneda (Mint), founded in the 18th century by Francisco de Toledo, Viceroy of Peru.

During the visit, you'll discover legends of the silver capital while walking its historic streets. Afterward, enjoy free time for lunch, and then we'll reconvene to return to Sucre, dropping you off at your hotel after a 10-hour excursion.