Mina Caracoles

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Cerro Rico

Peak

Photo: Mhwater, Public domain.

Cerro Rico, also known as Cerro Potosí or Sumaq Urqu, is a mountain in the Andes near the Bolivian city of Potosí. Cerro Rico—popularly conceived as being "made of" silver ore—is famous for having provided vast quantities of silver to the Spanish Empire, most of which was shipped to metropolitan Spain.

Plaza 10 de Noviembre

Square

Photo: Vanett Graneros, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Plaza 10 de Noviembre is a square, which is situated 2½ km north of Mina Caracoles.

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 2½ km north of Mina Caracoles.

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Potosí

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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.

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