Articles related to "Bolivia Mining"The miners of Potosi, Bolivia, some 9-years-old, struggle to make a living in the harsh conditions within the Cerro Rico mines with out-dated Bolivia mining techniques.
A Bolivia vacation must-see destination, Cerro Rico tours into the Potosi mines are one of the top Bolivia tourist attractions and a unique insight into Bolivian history.
From Inca legend to Spanish conquistadores, through years of slavery to incredible wealth, here is a brief history of the Potosi mines up until the present day.
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