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Potosi, Bolivia

Potosí, known as Villa Imperial de Potosí in the colonial period, is the capital city and a municipality of the Department of Potosí in Bolivia. It is one of the highest cities in the world at a nominal 4,067 m (13,343 ft).

Type City

Why go

  • City in Bolivia.
  • Served by Morichal Airport.

History

Potosí, known as Villa Imperial de Potosí in the colonial period, is the capital city and a municipality of the Department of Potosí in Bolivia. It is one of the highest cities in the world at a nominal 4,067 m (13,343 ft). Diego Huallpa, an indigenous prospector, is traditionally credited with the discovery of the Cerro Rico in 1545, which led to the founding and rapid growth of Potosí due to its extraordinary silver wealth.

Where to stay

de Ferrominera, N° 135-A Av. Via Venezuela, Ciudad Guayana 8050, Bolívar, Venezuela · wa.link
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Calle Inttercontinental y, Av Guayana, Puerto Ordaz 8050, Bolívar, Venezuela · lalloviznahotelycasino.com
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Av. Venezuela, Ciudad Guayana 8050, Bolívar, Venezuela · linktr.ee
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No. 8 Calle Mexico, Ciudad Guayana 8050, Bolívar, Venezuela · posadachurummeru.com
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877F+JV9, C. Argentina, Ciudad Guayana 8050, Bolívar, Venezuela · facebook.com
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Av. Venezuela, Ciudad Guayana 8050, Bolívar, Venezuela · instagram.com
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Transversal 2, Ciudad Guayana 8050, Bolívar, Venezuela · orinokia.atwebpages.com
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878H+99H, Centro Civico, Ciudad Guayana 8050, Bolívar, Venezuela · hotelesrasil.com
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posada, C. Maturin, Venezuela · posada-cachamay.negocio.site
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Agustín de Iturbide #980, Centro, 78000 San Luis Potosí, S.L.P., Mexico
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877M+VFX, Carrera Upata, Ciudad Guayana 8050, Bolívar, Venezuela · hotel-tepuy.negocio.site
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875J+HXC, Av. Las Americas, Ciudad Guayana 8050, Bolívar, Venezuela
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Calle San Cristobal cc calle los Andes campo A2 Puerto Ordaz, Ciudad Guayana 8050, Bolívar, Venezuela
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Edificio Jafer, Carrera Guasipati, Ciudad Guayana 8050, Bolívar, Venezuela
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877P+P8R, Av. Monseñor Zabaleta, Ciudad Guayana 8050, Bolívar, Venezuela
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878P+5W8 Edificio Don Andrés, C. La Urbana, Ciudad Guayana 8050, Bolívar, Venezuela
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Restaurants & places to go

Regional, Restaurant · Chicharroneria Copacabana, Platos variados, Grupos Musicales, Bebidas, Gaseosas, Chicha, Pique Macho, Pailitas, Chicharon Opening…
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Bolivian, Empanada, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-12:30 · 19 Calle Ingavi, Potosí · en.m.wikipedia.org
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Sandwich, Breakfast, Tea, Coffee Shop, Pasta, Pizza, Italian Pizza, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 10:00-23:00; Mo 13:30-23:00 Features: vegetarian options ·… · cafelaplata.com
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Chicken, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-14:00,18:00-22:00 · 15 Calle Quijarro
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Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 · 39 Calle Padilla, Potosí
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Burger, Coffee Shop, Pizza, International, Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 5 Calle Ayacucho
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Pizza, Fast Food · Features: vegetarian options
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Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
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Boli, Restaurant · Boli restaurant · Calle Chayanta
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · 8-10 Calle Padilla, Potosí
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Grill, Steak House, Restaurant · Grill/Steak House restaurant
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Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant
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Argentinian, Local, Fast Food · Argentinian/Local fast food · 49 Calle Linares
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Fish And Chips, Fast Food · Fish And Chips fast food · Potosí
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Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
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Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 09:00-18:00
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Fast Food · fast food
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Food Court · food court
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Cafe · cafe
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Regional, Fast Food · Añadiendo lugares de comida. Opening hours: 09:00-13:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 708 Avenida Litoral, Potosi
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Bolivian, Restaurant · Bolivian restaurant · Potosí
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Sandwich, Restaurant · Sandwich restaurant
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Chicken, Chinese, Restaurant · Chicken/Chinese restaurant
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Ice Cream · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 · 39 Calle Padilla, Potosí
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Burger, Tea, Bolivian, Restaurant · Features: vegetarian options
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 28 Calle Junin, Potosí
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · 8-10 Calle Padilla, Potosí
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Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant
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Argentinian, Local, Fast Food · Argentinian/Local fast food · 49 Calle Linares
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 13 Calle Millares
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Fast Food · fast food
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Cafe · cafe
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Regional, Restaurant · Features: takeaway, delivery · Calle Linares, Potosí
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Bolivian, Restaurant · Bolivian restaurant
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Ice Cream · ice cream
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · Calle Bustillos, Potosí
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Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant
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Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:30-22:30
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Fast Food · fast food
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 41 Calle Frías, Potosí
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Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant
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Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant · 19 Avenida Murillo
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Restaurant · restaurant · 43 Tarija
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Fast Food · fast food
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Airports

Morichal Airport
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Uverito Airport
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Where things are

61 of the places below have exact coordinates and are pinned.

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Morichal Airport; 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Potosi, Bolivia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.