Potosí Shopping

  1. Arte Nativo

    A recommended shop is Arte Nativo, which sells indigenous handiwork and thereby improves the economic condition of rural women.

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  2. Artesanía Andina

    Artesanía Andina is another option for handicrafts.

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  3. Market

    Favored Potosí souvenirs include silver and tin articles available in Stands near the market entrance on Calle Oruro; many of them were produced in the village of Caiza, 80km south of Potosí, which now has its own co-op shop featuring naturally dyed llama and alpaca wool items. Here, small dangly earrings, hoop earrings, spoons and platters cost between around US$1 and US$5 .

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  4. Mercado Artesanal

    The Mercado Artesanal is a handicraft market that caters specifically to tourists.

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  5. Proyecto Social Yanapahuay

    Proyecto Social Yanapahuay, in the post office building, is a charitable concern with decent postcards and small artesanía items.

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