Articles related to "Potosi Bolivia"

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.

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.

Incredible rock formations, thermal activity, lagoons of Andean flamingos, the famous salt hotel and Andean villages grace this remote but fascinating landscape.

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.

A historical novel about the extraordinary life of a 17th century girl who transforms the course of her life by changing her gender.

The city of Lijiang, in China's Yunnan Province, is in rare company. It is one of the few large cities in the world more than a mile above sea level.