TOROTORO NATIONAL PARK

Torotoro National Park is located in the north of the Potosi District, but its access is through Cochabamba. It has a surface area of 16,570 H. and is part of the central west side of the Mountain Ranges of the Bolivian Andes. Torotoro, a name that originally comes from the Quechua term “thuru thuru pampa” and translated to Spanish means “Pampa (extensive plain) of mud”. It is situated at 136 Km. from the city of Cochabamba. Torotoro is from the declining colonial period, it is a destination where man and nature have left their tracks, a place where it is possible to go back in time. In Torotoro we will find: the majestic Humajalanta Cavern, the El Vergel waterfalls, cave paintings, Dinosaur footprints and much adventure.
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SALAR OF UYUNI

The Salar of Uyuni is the biggest salt flat in the world with a surface area of approximately 12,000 Km. and is situated on the southeastern part of Bolivia. It is estimated that 64 thousand million tons of salt is contained in this area. The Salar of Uyuni is at an altitude of 3,700 m./ 12,139 ft., to the west of Uyuni lies a flat, white plain. The Salar is part of the city of Uyuni, one first goes through Colchani which is a village dedicated to exploiting handicrafts made on salt. 10 Km. from Colchani is the Salt Hotel which has chairs, beds, tables and walls made out of salt. On the way one encounters the Fish Island, an isolated ecosystem similar to an oasis in the Salar formed by a great number of cactuses taller than eight meters. Some of the many other attractions in the Salar of Uyuni are the Tunupa, Ollague and Licancabur Volcanoes, the Geysers, the Stone Tree and the Red and Green Lagoon.
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“EDUARDO AVAROA” NATIONAL ANDEAN FAUNA RESERVE (REA)

“EDUARDO AVAROA” NATIONAL ANDEAN FAUNA RESERVE (REA)
“Eduardo Avaroa” National Andean Reserve REA, was created in 1973 with a surface area of 714,745 H. Located southwest of the Potosi district at 4,000 meters / 13,123 feet, in a region of irregular relief with extensive plains and plateaus bordered on the west by a group of volcanic mounds (Western Mountain Range). The vegetation on this reserve is characterized by the presence of dry straw pastures. In places where there is more humidity, one can find tholares and in some rocky streams keñua. Fauna is characterized by the presence of three species of flamingos (Andean, Chilean and from James), these give the reserve its uniqueness. The best month to visit this Reserve is November, because of the presence of numerous flamingos and because of the weather conditions. This area of the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve has a predominantly volcanic landscape with masses of dry acid lava, such as those of Ollague among others. The places of interest in the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve are:

• Colorada Lagoon. The colors and population of the flamingos are the inherent elements that give it its name. At midday and in the afternoon, that coloring becomes more pronounced.
• Sol de Mañana. This place is characterized for its intense volcanic activity and the emission of gases. One can observe boiling lava in the craters and the gas vapors that are let out reaching an altitude of 10 to 50 meters; this phenomenon allows us to appreciate a landscape that goes back in time to the creation of the earth.
• Green Lagoon. It has a surface area of 17 Km2. It has an emerald green coloring due to the high concentration of magnesium in its waters. Near this lagoon is the Licancabur volcano with an altitude of 5,868 meters /  19,252 feet. This is a place where mountain climbing can be practiced.
• Hot Springs. At the Salada Lagoon in the Polques region, this is another tourist attraction of the REA. The quality of the water and its temperature make it and important destination.
• Dali Valley. It is a group of volcanic rocks situated in the middle of a sandy area, Pampa Jara, near the Chalviri Salar. The surreal shapes of the rocks, like a Dali painting, and its location, are elements that draw attention to this area.

The entrance door to this paradise is the town of Uyuni, from which traveling begins, passing through the Uyuni Salar and continuing all the way to the Eduardo Avaroa Reserve with all its attractions.

CITY OF POTOSÍ

Potosí is found at the foot of the Cerro Rico, nestled in the Eastern Range of the Andes . At 4070 meters/ 13,353 feet high, it is known as the highest city in the world. It´s architectural heritage is characterized by narrow cobblestone streets, colonial balconies, and an abundance of civil and religious buildings. Wandering Potosí´s streets and visiting its buildings, convents, and churches makes one wish to have been there at a time when the city, it all its splendor, was compared with Paris and other world class capitals. During your visit to the city, you shouldn't miss: La Casa de la Moneda , which is now the Historical Archives Museum , La Torre de la Compañía , The Museum of Santa Teresa, the San Benito , San Francisco and other churches.
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THE POTOSÍ MINES

In order to understand life in this place, we recommend a visit to the Potosi mines. Everything that can be observed in Potosi will give testimony to days of great wealth. The Potosi mines, characterized by the majestic Cerro Rico (4,900 meters / 16,076 feet) is and was an inexhaustible fountain of wealth. One can visit the entrance to the mine and the apparatus surrounding it.
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TUPIZA

Situated in the southern part of the department of Potosí at an altitude of 2952 meters , the temperature varies between 15 to 30 degrees. With a population of about 24,000 people, Tupiza is one of the most beautiful places in Bolivia . The climate and geographic variety make it an attractive tourist destination: green valleys, red canyon lands, colorful woods, and a diversity of lakes, volcanoes, and salt flats. The area is also known for the famous bank robbery of the Aramayo Company by Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid, in San Vicente, a town located 119 km. from Tupiza.

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