Potosí Department, Bolivia · South America
Tupiza sits on the route: 1 hours from Santa Catalina.
Tupiza is a town located in Potosí Department, Bolivia. With a population of 22,233, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Tupiza sits in Bolivia. It's in the America/La Paz time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tupiza to your route.
Tupiza is a city in Potosí Department, Bolivia. It is located at an elevation of about 2850 m. The population is 25,709 (2012 estimate). Tupiza and its environs are characterized by dramatic red escarpments which jut ruggedly skyward from the coarse, gray terrain; green agricultural land adjacent to the nearby TupizaRead more
River provides welcome respite from the otherwise arid, thorny surroundings. The area quebradas are susceptible to flash flood runoff from sudden cloudbursts.
Tupiza is the capital of the Sud Chichas Province within the Potosí Department. It is accessible via bus from Villazón to the south (and thereby both Argentina and Tarija) and Potosí to the north, as well as via the north-south train which served the mining settlements and runs the same route. From Tupiza, various towns in the local mining districts are accessible, as is the Salar de Uyuni.
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Tupiza is located in Potosí Department, Bolivia, South America. The coordinates are -21.4434 latitude, -65.7188 longitude.
Tupiza has a population of approximately 22,233 people, making it a town in Bolivia.
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