The settlement that evolved into the city of #Potosí in #Bolivia, a 13,343 ft in elevation one of the highest in the world, was established on #ThisDayInHistory in 1545. The massive silver deposits of #CerroRico ended up crashing the global economy & driving Spain to bankruptcy.

In the heart of Bolivia, the mountain that financed an empire risks collapsing At about 4,800 meters, or nearly 15,800 feet, above sea level, Cerro Rico towers over the city of Potosí, in Bolivia’s southern highlands. Famous for its vast silver reserves, Cerro Rico — whose name ...

[1/10] REPORTAGE - Benjamin Swift décrit la crise du #CerroRico, montagne mythique de Potosí (4753 m) en #Bolivie. Exploitée depuis 1545 elle a financé l’Empire espagnol et symbolise aujourd’hui la fragilité des territoires miniers face à la surexploitation et à la dépendance économique. #geography

Anyone considering a Cerro Rico mine tour in Potosí should give Big Deal Tours a try. Pedro and Wilson are ex-miners, English-speaking and really good fun #Bolivia #Potosi #CerroRico #BigDealTours.

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