📜 Historic silver mines in Potosí, Bolivia, known for immense wealth and harsh conditions.
🔍 Site of the Spanish Colonial Mint, once one of the world's richest cities.
⛏️ Explore active historic mines
👹 Learn about the cult of El Tio, the underworld god
⛰️ Experience one of the highest cities in the world
⚠️ Potentially dangerous working conditions, lack of safety equipment
claustrophobia
🥵 High temperatures underground, up to 40 degrees Celsius
🚶 Walk slowly due to high altitude
🎁 Consider bringing offerings for El Tio (cigarettes, alcohol, coca leaves)
💰 Tour cost around 100 bolivianos.
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