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Sucre and Potosi Tour

Sucre: The historical capital of Bolivia named by UNESCO "Cultural Patrimony of Humanity". This colonial city, founded in 1538, is the testimony of Bolivia's independence. Churches centuries old, priceless colonial paintings, furniture and religious figures are exhibited in its museums and historical buildings are also a testimony of its past. The San Francisco Xavier University is the 2nd oldest one in South America and the 1st to start a medical school. UNESCO has declared it “The Historical and Cultural Legacy of Mankind”

Potosi: A city of the past and a major example of colonial art. Also named by UNESCO "Cultural Patrimony of Humanity". The discovery of ore in silver-rich Cerro Rico (rich hill) in 1544 prompted the foundation of the city of Potosí on April 10th, 1545 at the foot of the hill. Large-scale excavation began in the site immediately and the first shipment of silver was sent to Spain. In 1672, a mint was established to coin silver and water reservoirs were built to fulfill the growing population's needs. At that time more than eighty six churches were built and the city's population increased to nearly 200,000, making it one of the largest and wealthiest cities in Latin America and in the world, known for its silver mines, magnificent architecture and extravagance. There is a popular saying that its Rich Mountain has produced enough silver to build a solid bridge from Potosi to Madrid. Today, Potosi speaks of its history with a language of stone written with the blood and sweat of the silver miners; a sample city of colonial exploitation.The wooden machinery of the Royal Mint is still perfectly conserved and the city is today a living museum of the colonial period.

Colonial And Native Treasures (3 days/2nights)

DAY 1: Arrival transfer in Sucre. Afternoon city tour and visit to the local museums. Overnight hotel for 2 nights. American breakfast included.

DAY 2: Full day tour to Potosi including city tour and a visit to a mine. After lunch return to Sucre.

DAY 3: Transfer to airport for your returning or continuing flight.

2012 Price per person in US$:

Colonial And Native Treasures (4days/3nights)

Same program as above but with extra day including the famous Tarabuco Indian fair on Sunday. The natives of Tarabuco are using the conquerors helmet but are made of leather. Picnic lunch included. Tour starts from La Paz on Friday and Saturday.

2012 Price per person in US$: