South America / Bolivia
Places to go. A little room to wander.
THE SHORTLIST
Potosí
Cl. Ayacocha s/n, is the former royal mint of Spain, where the coins of the world's most powerful currency were produced during the colonial era from locally-mined silver. It now houses a museum, located at the mint's second location (prior to 1773 it was located at what's now the yellow courthouse on Plaza 10 de Noviembre).
Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate
Potosí
, the "rich hill" where most of Potosí's silver was mined, is easily visible from many parts of the city, including some of the streets in the historic center, as the obvious big conical hill in shades of red and tan.
Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate
Calle Chichas
Tours (in Spanish only) give a good explanation of the life and work of the Carmelite nuns and their monastery. Very little flagellation (LP).
Allow about 90 minutes · planning estimate
A note before you go. Start with Casa Nacional de Moneda, then decide whether El Cerro Rico deserves a separate visit rather than rushing both. The suggested days are an editable grouping, not a timed tour. Visit allowances exclude transfers, meals and queues; confirm the exact entrance and current visiting arrangements for Convento de Santa Teresa before setting off.
Reference material retrieved 2026-10-19. Suggested days and time allowances are editorial starting points. Check the linked visitor information for opening hours, access, and reservations.
BEFORE YOU SET OFF
Keep Casa Nacional de Moneda as the anchor for one day and Convento de Santa Teresa for the other. Check their exact entrances on the map before adding further stops; a town name alone is not a reliable meeting point.
A LITTLE STRUCTURE. ROOM FOR DISCOVERY.
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