One of the most marvels region of Bolivia:: Ever more known to the World, this sea of salt, the largest in the world, stronghold of epochs inmemorial when the sea covered the earth, is an unmatchable natural attraction valued for its beauty and geological richness.

The route passes into some spectacular formations of red rock. At the intersection, the right fork climbs towards the village of Palmin and the left crosses the Río San Rafael, eventually becoming lost in a region of canyons. In this place we may see condors and it is a particularly beautiful route. The Quebrada de Palmira, the right fork of the road, is comically known as the Valle de los Machos (Valley of Males), or less genteelly as Valle de los Pennes (Valley of Penises). These names stem from the numerous phallic pedestal formations that line it. We will visit in Potosí the Cooperative Private Mines, the Mint House Museum (Casa de la Moneda) also hot springs Tarapaya Lagoon.

Cooperative Mines in Potosí

The Mine.- You will visit the private , cooperative mines of Unificada Cooperative Company, Rosario, Candealria, Pailaviri and Santa Elena intercommunicated mines.

To visit the private cooperative mines is an unique and  unforgetable experience that should not be missed.

Work System .- You will be able appreciate: The sacrificed work of today's miners. Explotation work of the silver began in the colonial period and is mantained today using the same working tools.

You will also observe the galleries, putties and cupulas made of stone, over 454 years ago.

Minerales .- You will see the explotation of different mineral  veins uch as silver, zinc, lead, tin and others that are extrated in the different mine entrances of the Rich Silver Mountain.

Children And Women Miners .- You will be aquainted with actual situations of child miners and of women palliri who hold minery activities by selecting minerals from the jeads; while maintaining their role as home makers.

GENERAL CONDITIONS.
· The visit starts at 09:00 am and 02:00 pm every day from the office, to miner's market "Calvario", where you will be able to choose from coca leaves, cigarettes, Coke, or water, dynamite and fuses which can be take presents for the miners
· Eat good breakfast (American breakfast)
· Wear old clothes a handkerchief to filter the dusty air.
· For extra energy (you'll need it)
Water, Sodas, Chocolate bar, bananas and snacks.

ORGANIZED MINES TOURS COSTS INCLUDED.
· Exclusive transport by 4x4 WD or Buss round trip.
· Specialized Mines Guides.
· We donate 15% of the price, of their fee to support on-site health-care facilities.
· Explosions of Dynamite.
· We supply special mining equipment such as helmets, rubber boots, raincoats and lamps.
· Visit to the observatory of the summit of the Rich Hill (4500 m.) of Potosí by 4x4 WD.
· Visit to there mines and miner's market.
· Duration 4 to 5 hours.
· We are at "Andes Salt Expeditions" promise to make it a unique experience. We offer bilingual tours with expert guides.

Casa de la Moneda (Royal Mint House Museum)

On agreed schedule sightseeing discover the grand colonial architectural heritage of Potosí from the days when this, the world's highest city, was larger than London or Paris.

It's streets paved with antique pavings tones, balconies in fine corred wood, the main entrances to the mansions and palaces show  familiy shields in gramite worked, the churches and temples are natyue art work Example: San Lorenzo Church, style barroco Mezstizo is probably one of the most photographed subjects in Bolivia, , altar covers forged gold, will do of Potosí a wonder ful city thata offers differents turistics atractives.

Visit to CASA DE LA MONEDA (Royal Mint House Museum). Where is to control the minting of colonial coins right where the metal was mined. These coins, which bore the mint mark "P", where know as Potosí.

Visit to Convento de San Francisco, was founded in 1547 by Gaspar de Valverde, making in the oldest monastery in Bolivia.The museum has examples at typical religious art, including various paintings from the school Potosina Indigenous, Notable Painting is a portrait of Antonio Lopez de Quiroga a weathly 17 th Century pkilar thropist who donated generously to the church. The highlight  comes at the end, when you're us hered up the tower and on to the roof for agrand view over Potosí. After that, we will go MUSEUM CONVENTO SANTA TERESA, a visit to Santa Teresa may provide  an unsetting vision in to a hidden facet of the Colonial Church. At the entrance you can sill see the 17th Century Wooden Turhtile that sektered the cloistered nums from the outside world,a skeleton in the old dining room and evidence of lots of flagellation .Private Transport Official Tourism Guide.