City: Bolivia
Top Things to do in Bolivia
10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Bolivia That You Shouldn't Miss
Coordinates: 16°42′43″S 64°39′58″W / 16.712°S 64.666°W / -16.712; -64.666
Restaurants in Bolivia
1. Casa Cultural Melchor Pinto
2. Cerro Rico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 710 reviews
This silver mining site dates back to the Spanish colonial era.
Reviewed By Juanito_Hayburg - El Paso, United States
My first time going to the Southernmost community in the Americas [turn around point: Puerto WilliamsCHILE] was incorporated into my overall “Tierra del Fuego” odyssey, which began when my wife dropped me off in Centro ElPasoTX-USA and I Gimpwalked across Puente Santa Fe into magnificent Mexico! The red-eye from CJS took me to MEX then onto LIM, from where I made my way to Pto. WilliamsCHILE by various means. My intention was to primarily stay at/close to sea level until moving Northward, when I would ascend to the Altiplano/acclimatize to AMS (usually takes me about 24-hours) and remain at altitude for a month or so, primarily to explore beautiful Bolivia. So, by the time I arrived in Potosí, I needed a decent night’s sleep to complete acclimating and the highly recommended KOALA DEN HOSTEL was the place for me, arriving by taxi/colectivo 07MAR2020. Unfortunately, it has no grab bars/handrails/ramps at the entrance and the risers on the steps are quite steep—any traveller more disabled than me (I use a stick) would not stay here. Fortunately, JULIO (a former miner) was in charge and welcomed me into the Den, quickly assigning me to a bottom bunk in the dorm. I had great doubts I’d be able to stay, but Julio & the best brekkie I think I’ve ever had at a hostel convinced me otherwise. Featured prominently was a poster advertising the KOALA MINE TOUR, and, though I’m a bit claustrophobic, I was intrigued and realized that this was THE reason I came here: to explore/understand the essence of Potosí. I committed myself to going, and am so glad I did because the tour is far more than spending two hours in an enclosed space! On 08MAR2020, Ayer the great brekkie, we [I & three others(Christine & Anthony, Hong Kong; Ahmedeo, SpanishItalian) we’re escorted to the bus & great guide RONALD, who gave expert commentary (in English) throughout the 4-5 hour session. Despite my inability to continue far into the diminishing tunnel space—claustrophobia not withstanding—my great problem was not being able to bend my body enough to avoid continuous contact with the rock-hard overhead (good thing hard hats were provided!), and had to backtrack the 15-20 minutes progress, I felt immense satisfaction with the entire experience. So will you! I highly recommend this and it certainly has my coveted “iWheel of Approval!”
3. Iglesia de San Francisco
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,011 reviews
This centuries-old church combines Spanish and native building styles.
Reviewed By 652pennyh - Umina Beach, Australia
The entry fee of 20 BOB is worth it. We had an informative guide take us through the museum, explaining the history of the Cathedral, paintings & St Francis along the way. The cloisters , garden & rooms we visited were very interesting & we got to go up onto the roof of the Cathedral for great views over the square & surrounds.
4. Iglesia Santo Domingo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
5. Santa Teresa Convent Museum - Convento Museo Santa Teresa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 159 reviews
A three-hour tour takes you into the daily lives of the nuns who inhabited this convent beginning in 1691 and shows you galleries filled with art, antiques and hand-painted porcelain dishes.
Reviewed By TheBirdSpokane
Joined a very informative (spanish) tour that lasted for a good 1.5 hours. Fascinating convent. Beautifully restored. Lots of history. The nuns now live in a building next door. You can by coffee and sweets that they make in the cafe downstairs and there is also a gift shop.
6. House of Liberty Museum - Casa de la Libertad
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 465 reviews
We are a state cultural entity that aims to rescue, protect, guard, preserve, restore, promote and value the tangible and intangible cultural heritage found in its repositories, generating spaces for reflection and debate to analyze and disseminate the production of knowledge and knowledge through its critical analysis.
Reviewed By Davidewind - Brighton, United Kingdom
The visit to casa de la Libertad wouldn’t be the same without the touristic guide . My English tour starts at 4 and the guide was Paula. Absolutely amazing! Excellent English , very knowledgable and full of details regarding the history of her county and the importance of that place for Bolivian history . Paula made my visit to this museum special Thanks
7. Museum of Indigenous Art ASUR
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 264 reviews
Reviewed By casapuebloarts - Sucre, Bolivia
The South Andean Anthropologists program has been supporting anthropological research and ethnic development projects in Bolivia for over 30 years and the beautiful and informative museum and museum store are products of their work throughout the southern Andean region.
8. Catedral de Santa Cruz
9. Ethnographic and Folklore Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 113 reviews
Reviewed By isat856
Free entrance with displays of many Retablo's= Altar Pieces. They are significant for Altoplano culture with it's mix of Catholic and indigenous religion/beliefs. It's a kind of 'primitive' art which show the conviction and love the makers put into it. There is a lot of explanation but unfortunately only in Spanish. But there is a very kind gentleman walking around looking for visitors who want to know more. He is happy to explain in very soft and clear Spanish so if you took the effort to learn some he is a great and kind help. I really liked this museum and it gave me the opportunity to understand more of Bolivian (and Peruvian etc.) culture. It would even be better if they could give English translations on paper of all their explanations. I think tourists would not mind paying a reasonable entrance fee for it.
