Articles related to "Cerro Rico"

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.

Spain's preoccupation with gold and silver mining led to shortsighted outcomes resulting in European inflation and several national bankruptcies.

The Copa Libertadores, South America's version of the Champions League runs from January 27 until July 8 2009, here are the teams and games for the first phase.