Río Potosí
Río Potosí is a stream in Potosí, Altiplano and has an elevation of 3,753 metres. Río Potosí is situated nearby to the hamlet Cantumarca, as well as near the village San Antonio.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Plaza 10 de Noviembre and Pari Urqu.
Plaza 10 de Noviembre
Square
Photo: Vanett Graneros, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Plaza 10 de Noviembre is a square, which is situated 3 km east of Río Potosí.
Pari Urqu
Peak
Photo: Blibah, Public domain.
Pari Urqu is a mountain in the Andes in Bolivia, about 3,950 m high. It is located in the Potosí Department, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí Municipality. Pari Urqu is situated 3 km northwest of Río Potosí.
Cathedral Basilica of Potosí
Church
Photo: einalem, CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Cathedral of Villa Imperial de Potosí or Cathedral of Potosí, the official name is Cathedral Basilica of Nuestra Señora de La Paz is a minor basilica and cathedral with baroque and neoclassical colonial influence. Cathedral Basilica of Potosí is situated 3 km east of Río Potosí.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Potosí.
Potosí
Potosí, at around 4,000 metres, is one of the world's highest large cities. It is located in the Potosí Department of Bolivia. The wealthy history of Potosí is reflected in the narrow streets, colonial mansions and the many churches, which make the city a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Río Potosí
- Type: Stream
- Also known as: “Rio Potosi”
- Category: body of water
- Location: Potosí, Altiplano, Bolivia, South America
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Latitude
-19.58333° or 19° 35′ southLongitude
-65.78333° or 65° 47′ westElevation
3,753 metres (12,313 feet)Open location code
57GPC688+MMGeoNames ID
3907578
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