City, Bolivia
Getting around Potosí
How to get around Potosí
The historic centre is walkable but steep and thin-aired. Use radio taxis for the terminal and short rides; buses link to Sucre, Uyuni and La Paz.
Ways to get around Potosí
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Radio taxi | About 8–15 BOB for 5 km | Agree the fare first; overcharging is common |
| Micro and trufi (city buses) | About 2–3 BOB | Pay cash; crowded and slow on hills |
| Bus to Sucre or Uyuni | About 17–50 BOB | Sucre about 3.5 hours, Uyuni 5–7 hours; overnight to La Paz costs more |
Taxis in Potosí
- No ride-hailing apps operate here. App coverage is thin. Use radio taxis and agree the fare first; avoid unmarked cars at the bus terminal.
Arriving in Potosí
Capitán Nicolás Rojas (POI)
Small airport with few flights; most visitors arrive by bus from Sucre or Uyuni. Taxi to the centre takes about 15 min.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Carry a 1949 International Driving Permit together with the home licence; police and rental firms ask for both.
- Onward travel in Bolivia: Long-distance buses link every city cheaply; pay extra for tourist-class companies with seatbelts and rested drivers. BoA flies between the main cities, saving long, blockade-prone road trips.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Potosí?
No ride-hailing apps work here. App coverage is thin. Use radio taxis and agree the fare first; avoid unmarked cars at the bus terminal.
What's the best way to get around Potosí?
The historic centre is walkable but steep and thin-aired. Use radio taxis for the terminal and short rides; buses link to Sucre, Uyuni and La Paz.
How do I get from the airport to Potosí?
Small airport with few flights; most visitors arrive by bus from Sucre or Uyuni. Taxi to the centre takes about 15 min.
Is Potosí walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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