Touring Huanchaca in Bolivia
Huanchaca in the region of Potosí is located in Bolivia - some 128 mi or ( 206 km ) South-West of Sucre , the country's capital city .
Time in Huanchaca is now 08:06 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " America/La Paz " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent places might be interesting for you: Iquique, Arica, Antofagasta, Yamparaez, and Vilapujio. Being here already, consider visiting Iquique . Check out our recommendations for Huanchaca ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Pulacayo
The historic industrial site of Pulacayo is located in the Potosí Department of Bolivia. The mining center is based around Huanchaca, the world's 2nd largest silver mine, and was originally founded in 1833. Features of the mining center include: Aniceto Arce’s house The Maestranza The refinery’s smelting works A spinning mill The first railroad to ever reach Bolivia Pulacayo also contains a train that Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid famously robbed.
Located at -20.39 -66.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Joya Andina Airport
Joya Andina Airport is a Bolivian airport located in the city of Uyuni, in the southwestern Potosí Department, and close to the Salar de Uyuni, the world's largest salt flat. It was opened by the Bolivian president Evo Morales on July 11, 2011. Currently the airport is served by two airlines: Amaszonas and TAM – Transporte Aéreo Militar, which offer regular flights to and from Sucre, La Paz and Rurrenabaque.
Located at -20.47 -66.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 23 km away
Antonio Quijarro Province
Antonio Quijarro is a province in the central parts of the Bolivian Potosí Department situated at the Salar de Uyuni. Its seat is Uyuni.
Located at -20.17 -66.50 (Lat./Long.); Less than 25 km away
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