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Colchani

Colchani is a town in Potosí district, Bolivia of about 11,988 people. Within 50 km by road there are 65 places to visit: 10 parks, 6 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Railroad Museum and Salar de Uyuni.

20.3000° S, 66.9333° WPop. 11,988

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Within 30 km44 places
Within 50 km65
Must-see2
Notable27
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Colchani

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:33 pm

112 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Colchani
  2. Laguna Cruzani Cochalake · 45 min
  3. Laguna Jatun Cachalake · 45 min
  4. Centro Minero Huanchacaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Ex Hilanderíaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Railroad Museummuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Colchani
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Colchani?

Museo de la Llama y de la Sal Colchani (museum, about 1 km), Railroad Museum (museum, about 28 km), Laguna Cruzani Cocha (lake, about 8 km), Laguna Jatun Cacha (lake, about 12 km), Plaza Central de Colchani (park, about 1 km), Iglesia Virgen del Rosario (church, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Colchani?

65 places on Spotwander: 10 parks, 22 other attractions, 6 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 12 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest park to Colchani?

Plaza Central de Colchani, about 1 km by road; Sueños y Leyendas (5 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Colchani?

Loma Pirwasi, about 20 km by road; Balcony (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Colchani?

Start in Colchani, visit Laguna Cruzani Cocha, then Laguna Jatun Cacha, then Centro Minero Huanchaca, then Ex Hilandería, then Railroad Museum, and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.

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