The 17 best churches in Potosi

Hill from which silver ("plata" in Spanish) was extracted for export from the Río de la Plata (Buenos Aires port). This area was part of the former Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata.

Life-changing experience. Don’t cheap out: hire a local guide and buy gifts for the miners who let you visit, and el tío if that’s your thing. Maybe a few scraps of bread for the dogs, too. Again, hire a guide. Spending $15-20 to visit the right way is absolutely worth it.

Very eye-opening experience to take a tour here. Astonished how miners work the same way as they did hundreds of years ago. Koala tours is recommended as they are a responsible agency.

Visiting the mines is not a joke but it's such a strong experience and I believe shouldn't be missed while in Potosi.

Fascinating place with lots of history.

This place is arguably one of the most painful and intensely violated place I’ve been: this mountain is the symbol of a century-long robbery that has been going on since the discovery of its silver, and it is the grave of thousands of people that poison themselves by working tirelessly in its dark caves chasing easy money. Its energy is one of illusion, it’s scarred face is the totem of a culture based on a very very volatile value. Go by all means and walk into a mine, you will never forget it, ever.

Iconic mountain with a dramatic history dominating the city centre. Lots of mines are still functioning these days: try to visit them with a local guide and buy some presents for the poor miners as an expression of respect, solidarity and interest

This really is the central hub of Potosi. We seem to gravitate to it during our few days as it is surrounded by the major cathedral, historic colonial buildings and lots of vendors. It is the city's main square and is referred to as "Plaza del Regocijo" because it hosts major celebrations like Carnival and national holidays twice a year since 1890. Historically, it was a venue for bullfights, where the Prefect would donate bulls for public entertainment. It has a great atmosphere and is quite beautiful at sunset. It also has some quite humorous wise of guiding pedestrians around with guides dressed in various costumes

Potosi's living room. Go here, look around, grab a seat and people watch. Get yourself a glass of orange juice for 10bob.

Really pleasant plaza full of locals selling food / drinks or just relaxing. Great place to people watch and nestled amongst some colonial buildings which are equally as beautiful.

Beautiful plaza with lots to do and see

The 10 november square is an emblematic place for the gardens, pews, statues and the food stalls. around of the square there are historical buildings like church, palaces and museums. Ideal for sitting and sunbathing. The name of the square commemorate the independence gesture of 1810 when the locals revealed to the spanish empire.

Great square in Potosi, loved the atmosphere, especially the school bands playing.

I wish every city had a park-like plaza like this one, surrounded by beautiful buildings and always crowded in a pleasant way. Good starting point for a Potosi walk too.

Very beautiful cathedral. For an entrance fee of 20 bolivianos you get accompanied into the cathedral by the receptionist and you can choose whether you want to walk around by yourself and take some pictures or whether you want to get a short guided tour (which I recommend), during which you can take your photos as well, of course. In the end you get to get up the church tower on your own from where you will have a stunning view over all of the city of Potosí and the Cerro Rico. Definitely a must see and located super centrally.

Roman Catholic. Climb the bell tower for excellent views.

Not open.

Stunning cathedral, Highly recommended 👍

(Translated by Google) It was my favorite tour of Potosi. We had Ivan as our guide, he handled the information very well and made the tour very interesting. Hiring the tour gives you the opportunity to climb the bell tower where there is an impressive view of all of Potosi and Cerro Rico. It was 20 BOB very well spent. (Original) Fue mi tour favorito de Potosi. Nos toco Ivan de guia, el manejaba muy bien la información e hizo el tour muy interesante. Contratarar el tour da la oportunidad de subir al campanario donde hay una vista impresionante de todo Potosi y del Cerro rico. Fueron 20 BOB muy bien gastados.

(Translated by Google) Magnificent cathedral! It is superbly well maintained and it is possible to go to the top of the bell towers. There is an extraordinary view of the city and the Potosi mountain. It is accessible through the museum. I highly recommend! (Original) Cathédrale magnifique ! Elle st superbement bien entretenu et il est possible d'aller en haut des clochers. Il y a une vue extraordinaire sur la ville et la montagne potosi. C'est accessible grâce au musée. Je recommande vivement !

(Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful tours we did in Potosí. They told us everything about the construction of the church. We were able to see the first image of the Virgin of Copacabana. We also visited the old mausoleum of the church. The tour includes going up to the viewpoint, which is one of the bell towers. We had an incredible view of the city and Cerro Rico between the bells of that majestic cathedral. A unique experience. (Original) Uno de los tours más lindos que hicimos en Potosí. Nos contaron todo sobre la construcción de la iglesia. Pudimos ver la primera imagen de la virgen de Copacabana. También visitamos el viejo mausoleo de la iglesia. El recorrido incluye subir al mirador, que es uno de los campanarios. Tuvimos una vista increíble de la ciudad y el Cerro Rico entre las campanas de esa majestuosa catedral. Una experiencia única.

This is the image you find on the 50Bs bill. This used to be a temple, but now only the facade remains. What's the attraction? to climb up and have a great view of the city.

Really great views of the Cerro Rico, and it’s free! It was open on Tuesday despite Google saying it is closed, so they should correct their opening hours.

The most beautiful part of this awesome piece of architecture can be seen from the outside, although the view from the top of the tower is worth the price!

Beautiful.

Beautiful historical structure there is an entrance of 10 bs and a very nice member of the stuff gave us a small class about the history of the tower and the city.

(Translated by Google) The view is very nice, but it is not worth it. Instead, it is better to do the tour of the cathedral, which is a little more expensive, but much more complete and you go up to the bell tower where the view is better. On this tour there is not much information, you go up, take a couple of photos and that's it. Below there is an information center in case you have questions about other places to visit. (Original) Muy linda la vista, pero no vale tanto la pena en vez conviene hacer el tour de la catedral que es un poco mas caro, pero muchisimo mas completo y se sube al campanario donde la vista es mejor. En este tour no hay tanta información, uno sube, saca un par de fotos y se acaba. Abajo hay un centro de información por si tienen dudas de que otros lugares visitar.

(Translated by Google) It's really just a view, and not even the best. The thing is, it's a kind of travel agency inside, so you pay 10 bucks per person to go up and take a look. The person accompanies you, talking about events and tours, and trying to convince you to go on the tours. Well, it's just the view, nothing more. I went, but it's not really worth it. (Original) Realmente é apenas uma vista, e nem é das melhores. O fato é que dentro funciona uma espécie de agência de viajem, então você paga 10bs por pessoa para subir e dar uma olhada, a pessoa te acompanha e já vai falando dos eventos e dos passeios e tentando de convencer a fazer os passeios. Bom é só a vista nada mais, fui mas não compensa muito.

(Translated by Google) It does not have price differentiation compared to the stalls installed at the weekly fair (Original) No tiene diferenciación de precios en comparación de los puestos instalados en la feria semanal

(Translated by Google) A business where you can supply properly prepared food (Original) Un comercio donde puede abastecer alimentos condevados adecuadamente

(Translated by Google) Good atmosphere, recommended (Original) Buen ambiente, recomendable

(Translated by Google) In expansion stage (Original) En etapa de ampliación

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(Translated by Google) San Roque neighborhood, a good area (Original) Barrio San roque una buena zona

(Translated by Google) It is a very beautiful place, the temple is made of pure colonial stone (Original) Es un lugar muy bonito el templo es de pura piedra colonial

(Translated by Google) The colonial Church of San Bernardo and its entire surroundings is one of the spaces that identify GRAN POTOSÍ as an architectural jewel! (Original) La Iglesia colonial de San Bernardo y todo su entorno es uno de los espacios que identifican al GRAN POTOSÍ como joya arquitectónica!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful church... it is not allowed to post forums inside (Original) Hermosa iglesis... no es permitido sacar foros por dentri

(Translated by Google) Beautiful place to walk (Original) Hermoso lugar para pasear

(Translated by Google) The place is very nice (Original) Es muy lindo el lugar

(Translated by Google) Another of the churches that our city has (Original) Otra de las iglesias con las que cuenta nuestra ciudad