San Francisco de la Horca, Tarija

Condé Nast TravelerOct 13

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

Winery with oak barrels and huge earthen pots.

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San PedroRestaurantFounded in the 16th century, one of the region's oldest vineyards.
San Francisco de la HorcaPlaceWinery with oak barrels and huge earthen pots.
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Casa Nacional de la MonedaMuseumPotosi, BoliviaColossal national mint with smelting rooms.
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El TíoSightPotosi, BoliviaDemonic figure, considered the Lord of the Mountain.
JiriraHotelUyuni, BoliviaUpscale lodge created by high-end Chilean tour operator Explora.
Hotel Museo CayaraHotelPotosi, BoliviaOne of the oldest Spanish houses in South America, built in 1557.
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.

San Francisco de la Horca