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Uyuniviejo Destination Guide

Touring Uyuniviejo in Bolivia

Uyuniviejo in the region of Potosí is a city located in Bolivia - some 133 mi or ( 214 km ) South-West of Sucre , the country's capital city .

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Time in Uyuniviejo is now 11:43 AM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " America/La Paz " with a UTC offset of -4 hours. Depending on your travel resources, 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 Uyuniviejo ? 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.

More reading: Wikipedia Article
Located at -20.39 -66.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 6 km away
Tags: Bolivian culture, Cultural Sites on the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List, Potosí Department, World Heritage Sites in Bolivia

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.

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Located at -20.47 -66.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Tags: Airports in Bolivia, Potosí Department