Potosí Day Trip
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". In fact, he spoke about the luxurious qualities and wealth that derived from this incredible place.
At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Sucre and head to Potosí to discover the rich history and heritage it holds. During our trip, we'll be able to observe the magnificent architecture of Sucre, such as the bridge of Sucre which hovers over the Pilcomayo River and its towers which stand as a medieval fortress.
Once we've arrived in Potosí, we'll meet up with our guide and explore this imperial town, once considered the nucleus of the silver trade during the 16th and 17th centuries. The silver minerals extracted from Cerro Rico, close to the city, made it one of the most prosperous cities in the world for many decades.
The preserved buildings and monuments represent the great legacy of this golden age: the Cathedral of Potosí, a Baroque-style building that holds relics of gold and silver, the Santa Teresa Museum and the Casa de la Moneda (Mint). The latter was founded in the 18th century by Francisco de Toledo, Viceroy of Peru, and represents the great economic importance of Potosí and its presence in history.
During the visit, we'll discover the legends of the great silver capital as we stroll through its historic streets. Afterwards, we'll leave you free time for lunch and then we'll reconvene to return to Sucre. We'll drop you back off at your hotel after 10 hours of excursion.
More Information
Duration
10 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by bus or minibus
English–speaking guide
Entrance fees
Not included
Lunch
When to book?
You can book up until 48 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Most areas are accessible. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- Printed material is avoided.
- No single-use plastics are used.
- The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
- No printing of documentation required.
- Has a gender equality policy.
- Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
Provider
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Vision Mundo Rvc Srl
Corporate name: VISION MUNDO RVC SRL
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
