National Mint of Bolivia in Villa Imperial de Potosí

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  Amelia Wilson

  :: 29 May 2018 17:32:23

  Interesting explanation of the history of Potosí and money. Luis was a great guide.

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  Scott Wink

  :: 24 May 2018 15:50:55

  To be honest it was OK. The guide was good but was lacking detail. Don't forget to check times on the day you want to go because they vary depending on which day you go. B$40 pp 2-3 tours a day English, French and Spanish

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  Nat Pretz

  :: 01 April 2018 09:27:47

  At 40Bs each this was great value for the hour and a half tour. The lady at reception, Cinda was so friendly as we arrived on Friday for the tour which was not on due to the Easter parade but she gave us lots of information on other things to do around Potosi and told us to come back the following day which we did!! The museum has all the original equipment used to mint the coins, including the only remaining wooden silver press sent over by the Spanish (it works too!!). We saw the silver coins that were minted from the 1500 and the amount of effort and labour that went into making them. The building itself is stunning, with 5 courtyards and rooms with high stone ceilings and beautiful detail. One of the best museums in South America I have been to and definitely worth the time to visit! (it is cold in there so bring a jumper!)

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  Kaitlyn DK

  :: 14 February 2018 07:52:34

  One of the better museums I've been to in South America. Beautiful building! Be aware that you need to pay to have photo taking privileges though.

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  John Rice

  :: 27 January 2018 17:05:50

  Fantastic tour here—one of the best in the country. The guides were funny and knowledgeable and offered real insights into the life and times of Potosi’s heyday, and the exhibits inside the Mint are maintained well so that visitors can understand the conditions of the workers and the historical progression of the minting over the centuries. Certainly a tour worth taking.