Tourist Guide Potosi
The city of Potosi is the capital of the Potosi Department in Bolivia. Located at the base of the Cerro de Potosi Mountain, the city lies at an altitude of 4,090 m above sea level and is one of the highest cities in the world.
Due to its altitude, the climate is cold and pleasant round the year with occasional showers of freezing rain. Snowfall is experienced during the winter months.
Potosi has a population of approximately 115,000 people. The predominant ethnic groups are the Quechuas and the Aymaras. The culture of the city is heavily influenced by the Amerindian population.
The city of Potosi was founded in 1545 as a mining town to mine the silver that was found in the nearby mountains. The city is of great historical and cultural significance and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
