Delve into Bocamina in Bolivia
Bocamina in the region of Potosí is a city in Bolivia - some 61 mi or ( 98 km ) South-West of Sucre , the country's capital .
Current time in Bocamina is now 12:16 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " America/La Paz " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Yamparaez, Tonocare, Tarija, Tarabuco, and Tambo. While being here, make sure to check out Yamparaez . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Bocamina ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Q'umir Qucha
Q'umir Qucha (Quechua q'umir green, qucha lake, "green lake", hispanicized spelling Khomer Khocha) is a small artificial lake in Bolivia south east of Potosí. It is about 0.24 km long and 0.17 km at its widest point. The lake is part of the river basin of the upper Pillku Mayu. Q'umir Qucha is situated in the Anta Q'awa mountain range, the southern part of the Potosí mountain range in the Potosí Department in the north of the José María Linares Province.
Located at -19.78 -65.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Cuchu Ingenio
Cuchu Ingenio is a small town in Bolivia. In 2001 it had an estimated population of 406.
Located at -19.92 -65.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Khari Khari Lakes
The Khari Khari Lakes (Quechua, a thorny medical plant, a species of rubus, hispanicized spellings Cari Cari, Kari Kari, Kari-Kari) are two closely connected artificial lakes, San Ildefonso and San Pablo (now integrated into San Ildefonso) situated in the Khari Khari mountain range of Bolivia. The lakes lie about 8 km east of Potosí in the Potosí Department, Tomás Frías Province, Potosí Municipality, north east of the lakes San Sebastián and Planilla, two more artificial lakes nearby.
Located at -19.60 -65.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
National Mint of Bolivia
The National Mint of Bolivia (Spanish: Casa de la Moneda de Bolivia) or the Mint of Potosí is a mint located in the city of Potosí in Bolivia. It is from this mint that most of the silver shipped through the Spanish Main came. The coinage minted during its period became so well known in the world that a saying, memorialized by Miguel de Cervantes came into use: valer un potosí, "to be worth a potosí" (that is, "a fortune").
Located at -19.59 -65.75 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tomás Frías Autonomous University
The Tomás Frías Autonomous University (Universidad Autónoma Tomás Frías or UATF) is a public university located in Potosí, Bolivia. It was established in 1892.
Located at -19.58 -65.76 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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