Jorge Manuel Soruco Ruiz, Vision 360: The Mint will release a commemorative piece for its 250th anniversary The coin was designed by students Limbert Martin Huanca Aguirre and Alex William Sánchez Huallpa. Municipal and departmental authorities approved the concept. PHOTO: FCBCB On one side is the facade of the National Mint Museum (CNM). On the…
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10 things you didn’t know about Potosí | 10 cosas que no sabías sobre Potosí
El Potosi: Some curious facts in this new anniversary of the Department of Potosí. As we commemorate this November 10th a new departmental civic anniversary of Potosí, we share with you some unknown, or little-known, data about the history of this legendary city, written by our content director, Juan José Toro: 1.- His name is…
What is the oldest town in Bolivia? | ¿Cuál es el pueblo más antiguo de Bolivia?
André De Bonis, EnergyPortal.eu: Bolivia, a landlocked country in South America, is known for its rich history and cultural heritage. Among its many fascinating aspects is the presence of ancient towns that have stood the test of time. When it comes to determining the oldest town in Bolivia, one name stands out: Potosí. Potosí, located…
They promote jewelry from the School of Silversmithing in Potosí | Promueven joyas de la Escuela de Platería en Potosí
El Potosi: Las piezas son elaboradas por los estudiantes que se forman en esta institución. | The pieces are made by the students who are trained in this institution. Las piezas son elaboradas por los estudiantes que se forman en esta institución. | The pieces are made by the students who are trained in this…
What if the Mint House did not exist? | ¿Y si la Casa de Moneda no existiera?
Juan Jose Toro, El Potosi: “El Escorial de América” turns 249 this July 31. Have you ever imagined what Potosí would be like without its Mint House? Thinking of the Imperial Villa without its impressive architectural monument is almost impossible, since it would be as much as imagining it without its Cerro Rico. The building…
Potosí: History of water | Historia del agua
Juan José Toro · El Potosí: Well find recalls long history of water When Potosí was born, it did not have a distribution system for the liquid element. As expected, the maintenance and renovation works in the second Mint House gave rise to a discovery, this time of a well that would have been covered…
Bolivian Thoughts | Pensamientos Bolivianos (Bilingual/Bilingüe) 