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History and tragedy are closely intertwined in Potosi’s mines, a journey you will never forget.
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"The entire town is a cultural standout - from the 400 year old legacy of mining to a poignant lesson in world history." -Bobby Gillis Potosi’s silver mines and colonial legacy are intricately linked as you will discover on this tour to the mines of the ‘rich hill’, Cerro Rico. Established in 1545 when Spanish conquistadors discovered Cerro Rico’s wealth, the mines furnished Spanish excesses and made it the ‘Invincible Armada’. According to legend, enough silver was taken from its mines to build a bridge between the two countries! When you visit the Indian run mine of the former Bolivian mine company, you will be struck by the pathos of the mines that gave the Spanish its muscle power and killed thousands in the process. Low ceilings and muddy passages still characterize the mines, the sole livelihood for miners who earn a pittance. With the opportunity to witness a working mine, this tour will leave you with unforgettable memories of Potosi’s fortune and tragedy.
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Tours Around Sucre: Indian Market of Tarabuco
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 Sucre Indian Market of Tarabuco - half day
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...Spanish Conquistador helmets). With a bagful of colorful handicrafts and a glimpse of the culture of Bolivia, this shopping tour is something you wouldn’t want to miss.
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Adventure Tour to the Andean Range: Chacaltaya Mountain
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 Andean Mountain Range - Half Day
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Take a trip to the 5395-metre high Chacaltaya Mountain and enjoy a breath-taking view of the Andean mountain range and La Paz in Bolivia. The slopes of this formidable mountain are...
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City Sightseeing Tour of Modern and Colonial Santa Cruz
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 Colonial meets Modern in Santa Cruz -Half Day
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...and growth. Walk down streets lined with colonnade-supported awnings and see the city’s magnificent cathedral in the main plaza. The museum of the cathedral has religious artifacts...
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Archaeological Tour To Tiwanaku - Full Day
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 Archaeological Site of Tiwanaku - Full Day
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...carved from a single block of stone! Also visit Kalasaya, which is believed to be a ritual platform built using huge blocks of red sandstone. The Akapana pyramid is another structure...
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Trip To Sun Island
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 La Paz Copacabana Sun Island Puno Full Day Tour
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...a key Jesuit area, Juli has some impressive churches and architecture. As the tour winds to an end, the magic of Bolivia will shroud your senses in its dramatic beauty.
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Andean Dinner and Dance Tour in La Paz
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 Dinner in La Paz with Andean folk music & dances
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...dine in a typical Andean restaurant in La Paz. Be entertained by folk dancers swaying to the pulsating rhythms of ‘quenas’, ‘zampooas’, ‘pan pipes’...
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Exploring Bolivia’s Dramatic Landscapes from La Paz: Salt Flats of Uyuni, Volcano Tunupa
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 La Paz-Salt Flt of Uyuni-La Paz 03 Day/02 Night Tr
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...high volcano Tunupa, this tour is sure to leave you astounded. The blinding white expanse of salt at Salar de Uyuni, the world’s largest salt flats, is an unforgettable sight....
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Andean Heritage and the Islands of Lake Titicaca: La Paz-Pueto Perez-Lake Titicaca
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 La Paz-Puerto Perez-Lake Titicaca
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...the haunting Altiplano (high plateau ranges) with spectacular views of Andean fields and small mud houses. Puerto Perez is a small village on the shores of the magnificent Lake Titicaca...
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Excursions from La Paz: Tiwanaku Ruins, Lake Titicaca, Puerto Perez
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 La Paz-Tiwanaku-Titicaca 2 Day/1 Night Tr
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From the legendary ruins of Tiwanaku to the mystical waters of Lake Titicaca, traverse the ruggedly beautiful landscape of Bolivia on this tour. Drive across the Altiplano (high...
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Colonial Treasures and Silver Mines: Excursions to Sucre and Potosi
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 Colonial Treasure & Silver Mines - 3 Day/2 Nt Tour
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...Sucre or ‘city of four names’ has a rich cultural heritage bequeathed by Spanish colonizers. Walk down streets dotted with white colonial buildings and red tiled roofs...
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Archaeological Tours from La Paz: Tour of Tiwanaku Pre-Columbian Ruins
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 Tiwanaku Pre-Columbian Ruins Half Day Tour
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...BC. It was a major sacred ceremonial centre and the focal point of a culture that was far-reaching in its influence and believed to be more advanced than the Incas in art, pottery,...
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Eco Tour from La Paz: Exploring the Yungas Valley and Coroico
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 Yungas Sub-tropical Valley w/ overnight in Coroico
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From the imperial Cordillera Real to the steamy jungle valley of the Yungas, Bolivia’s startling contrasts will fascinate you. Begin the tour with a drive across the most imposing...
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Eco Tour in Bolivia: Yungas Valley and Coroico
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 Yungas Sub-tropicalValley + Coroico
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From the imperial Cordillera Real to the steamy jungle valley of the Yungas, Bolivia’s startling contrasts will fascinate you. Begin the tour with a drive across the most imposing...
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Sightseeing Tour to Potosi from Sucre
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 Sucre - Full Day Tour to Potosi
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No visit to Bolivia can be complete without a visit to the famous ‘silver city’ of Potosi. Situated at the base of the ‘rich hill’ (Cerro Rico), Potosi is...
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Excursions from La Paz: Lake Titicaca Islands and Puerto Perez
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 La Paz-Puerto Perez-Lke Titicaca- 2 Day/1 Nght Tr
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Take the road less traveled as you explore Bolivia’s rich cultural heritage against the backdrop of the 6000-meter high Andes mountain ranges. This tour takes you across...
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Excursions from Bolivia to Peru: La Paz-Copocabana-Puno
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 (La Paz - Copacabana - Puno) Full Day Tour
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This fascinating tour takes you from the stunning highlands and haunting Altiplano (plateau) in Bolivia right across the Peruvian border to the town of Puno, crossing the magnificent...
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Archaeological Tour from Santa Cruz: Pre-Inca Ruins of Samaipata
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 Pre Columbian Samaipata- Full Day
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The pre-Inca ruins of Samaipata, located 120 kilometers from the town of Santa Cruz, are one of the most intriguing ancient sites in all of South America. Situated in the remote...
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Potosi City Sightseeing Tour
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 Potosi - Full day tour to Potosi
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Situated at the base of the ‘rich hill’ (Cerro Rico), Potosi is the highest city in the world at 4090 meters. This city tour of Potosi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,...
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Tarabuco Shopping Tour
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 Sucre - 1/2 Day Tour Indian Market of Tarabuco
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...Sucre region, Tarabuco will welcome you with its colorful markets and traditional costumes. A meeting point for the Indians who come to sell their farming produce, Tarabuco has...
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Sightseeing Tours from Potosi: Pulacayo Mines and Salar de Uyuni Saltpans
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 Potosi - Full day tour to Pulacayo & Uyuni
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...square kilometers of salt land sometimes reflect the sky, making you feel as though you are driving across clouds! Marvel at Bolivia’s startling landscape and awe-inspiring vistas on this tour.
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City Sightseeing Tour of Sucre
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 Sucre & Textile Museum of the Asur Foundation
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...de Neri and explore the kitsch Cathedral with its landmark bell tower. Recapture the Bolivian War for Independence at the House of Independence whose walls are adorned with relics...
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City Tour of Tarijia with visit to Concepcion Wine Valley
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 Tarjia City tour and wineyards - Half Day
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Explore the city of Tarija, visit a local winery for wine tasting and enjoy the laid back Mediterranean flavor of this city. Bolivia’s ‘land of wine’, Tarija has...
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Sightseeing Tour of La Paz and Moon Valley
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 Half Day Tour of La Paz and Moon Valley
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...Valley of the Moon has a fascinating profusion of eroded pinnacles and canyons, creating the image of a lunar landscape. Immerse yourself in this enigmatic city on the flanks of the Andes.
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Excursions from La Paz: Lake Titicaca Islands and Puerto Perez
Take the road less traveled as you explore Bolivia’s rich cultural heritage against the backdrop of the 6000-meter high Andes mountain ranges. This tour takes you across the haunting Altiplano...
Eco Tour from La Paz: Exploring the Yungas Valley and Coroico
From the imperial Cordillera Real to the steamy jungle valley of the Yungas, Bolivia’s startling contrasts will fascinate you. Begin the tour with a drive across the most imposing range of the...
Adventure Tour to the Andean Range: Chacaltaya Mountain
Take a trip to the 5395-metre high Chacaltaya Mountain and enjoy a breath-taking view of the Andean mountain range and La Paz in Bolivia. The slopes of this formidable mountain are the world’s...
...view of the Andean mountain range and La Paz in Bolivia. The slopes of this formidable...
...beautiful handicrafts like Alpaca wool sweaters and weavings with geometric designs....
...its obvious affluence and growth. Walk down streets lined with colonnade-supported...
...as you dine in a typical Andean restaurant in La Paz. Be entertained by folk dancers...
...the 5400-meter high volcano Tunupa, this tour is sure to leave you astounded....
...tour takes you across the haunting Altiplano (high plateau ranges) with spectacular...
...traverse the ruggedly beautiful landscape of Bolivia on this tour. Drive across...
...by mountains, Sucre or ‘city of four names’ has a rich cultural heritage...
...from about 600 BC. It was a major sacred ceremonial centre and the focal point...
...startling contrasts will fascinate you. Begin the tour with a drive across the...
...startling contrasts will fascinate you. Begin the tour with a drive across the most...
...city’ of Potosi. Situated at the base of the ‘rich hill’ (Cerro...
...against the backdrop of the 6000-meter high Andes mountain ranges. This tour takes...
...(plateau) in Bolivia right across the Peruvian border to the town of Puno, crossing...
...are one of the most intriguing ancient sites in all of South America. Situated...
...laid back Mediterranean flavor of this city. Bolivia’s ‘land of wine’,...
...highest city in the world at 4090 meters. This city tour of Potosi, a UNESCO World...
...rolling hills of the Sucre region, Tarabuco will welcome you with its colorful...
...greet you upon arrival at the ancient silver mines of Pulacayo. Several old locomotives...
...is dotted with white colonial architecture and red tiled roofs with many of the...
...handicraft markets brimming with colored tissue, musical instruments and silver...
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