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 referred to the wealth from this place.

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

Upon arriving in Potosí, we will meet our guide and explore this imperial town, once the center of the silver trade in the 16th and 17th centuries. Silver minerals from Cerro Rico made it one of the most prosperous cities in the world.

The preserved buildings represent the legacy of this era: the Cathedral of Potosí, a Baroque-style building; 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, we will discover the legends of the great silver capital while walking through its historic streets. Afterwards, you will have free time for lunch before we return to Sucre, dropping you off at your hotel after 10 hours of excursion.