Hotel Museo Cayara, Potosi

Condé Nast TravelerOct 13

On a captivating journey for mind and soul, one writer loses himself in the landscape.

One of the oldest Spanish houses in South America, built in 1557.

12 things in this story

Cerro RicoSightPyramid-shaped mountain, world's most profitable source of silver.
Casa Nacional de la MonedaMuseumColossal national mint with smelting rooms.
El TíoSightDemonic figure, considered the Lord of the Mountain.
Hotel Museo CayaraHotelOne of the oldest Spanish houses in South America, built in 1557.
Elsewhere
Salar de UyuniSightUyuni, BoliviaBolivia's most famous salt flat, at more than 4,000 square miles.
San PedroRestaurantTarija, BoliviaFounded in the 16th century, one of the region's oldest vineyards.
Tierra RojaPlaceVilla Abecia, BoliviaEstate created by Cristian Villamor, planted with Cabernet.
San Francisco de la HorcaPlaceTarija, BoliviaWinery with oak barrels and huge earthen pots.
JiriraHotelUyuni, BoliviaUpscale lodge created by high-end Chilean tour operator Explora.
Explora Jirira LodgeHotelUyuni, BoliviaPrefabricated modular structures on stilts, designed by Max Núñez.
K'ajchi IslandSightUyuni, BoliviaSmall volcano that erupted from the seabed, slopes teeming with butterflies.
Tunupa volcanoSightUyuni, BoliviaHalf-collapsed cone, a riot of mineral color.

Hotel Museo Cayara