The hell of Potosi

A June 2003 trip to Potosi by Targed

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Potosi is the highest city in the world. It has a great history because of one mountain, a mine.

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Working miner
The mines...In this place they offer to the devil. There died more than 10 million people. It`s hard to breathe, it`s claustrophobic, toxic gases, dark and very hot. Here the capitalism started by Spain. It`s a mine, the mine of Potosi. If you want, you can visit this place. It`s a huge experience and you appreciate every minute of your life after you leave this hell. So, why wait?

Quick Tips:

Ask your guide (or do it yourself) to blow some dynamite outside the mines. Enter the mines only when you are strong and healthy. Tall people have more problems... It`s better to get used to the height before entering it. Potosi is at a height of 5000 meters.

Best Way To Get Around:

You can walk, it's not a very big centre. But it's again difficult to breathe.

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Targed
Targed
Metseleare-De Kudt, Belgium

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