Explore Cataricahua in Bolivia
Cataricahua in the region of Oruro is a town in Bolivia - some 116 mi or ( 186 km ) North-West of Sucre , the country's capital city .
Current time in Cataricahua is now 03:03 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " America/La Paz " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Iquique, Arica, Yamparaez, Wila Kollu, and Vilahaque. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Iquique . Where to go and what to see in Cataricahua ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Huanuni tin mine
The Huanuni tin mine is a Bolivian mine 60 km south of Oruro on the way to Potosí, the Villa Imperial de Potosí, as the city was known in colonial times. The mine is situated in Bolivia's mining heartland. It was originally owned from the turn of the 20th century by Don Vicente J. Orlandini, who belonged to one of Bolivia's famous tin mining families, and also owner of El Porvenir-Cataricahua; the mine was later sold to Simón Iturri Patiño, the leading tin baron.
Located at -18.28 -66.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Huanuni
Huanuni is a small town in Bolivia.
Located at -18.29 -66.84 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Machacamarca (Oruro)
Machacamarca is a small town in the Pantaléon Dalence Province in the Oruro Department in Bolivia. It is the seat of the Machacamarca Municipality as well as of the Machacamarca Canton. At the time of census 2001 it had a population of 2,206. The town is situated south of Oruro near the south-eastern shore of Lake Uru Uru at the road and railway that lead to Poopó.
Located at -18.17 -67.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Siglo XX
Siglo XX (Spanish for "Twentieth Century") is a tin mine in Bolivia. It is located in the city of Llallagua in the province of Bustillos, Potosí Department. Along with the Catavi mine, it is part of a mining complex in the area. It was acquired in the 1910s by Simón Iturri Patiño, who was dubbed the "King of Tin. " It was the site of continual labor strife, and many of its workers were active in the Union Federation of Bolivian Mine Workers (FSTMB).
Located at -18.42 -66.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 28 km away
Catavi
Catavi is a tin mine in Bolivia, near the city of Llallagua in the province of Bustillos, Potosí Department. Along with the Siglo XX mine, it is part of a mining complex in the area.
Located at -18.42 -66.63 (Lat./Long.); Less than 28 km away
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