Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Arte Nativo
(Sucre 30)
Sells ecologically sound, indigenous handiwork, improving the economic con-
dition of rural women who weave with the naturally dyed wool of sheep, llamas and
alpacas.
ARTS & CRAFTS
Artesanías Palomita's
(Museo Etno-Indumentario; Serrudo 148-152; 9am-noon & 2:30-6pm Mon-Fri, 9am-
noon Sat)
Half shop, half museum and has costumes and weavings from each of the 16
provinces of Potosí department.
ARTS & CRAFTS
Information
Emergency
Tourist police
(Plaza 10 de Noviembre)
Helpful; on the ground floor of the Gobernación
building. At the time of writing there was talk that the tourist police may move to the ex-
Hotel IV Centenario building on Plaza del Estudiante.
Immigration
Migración
(
622-5989; Calama 188)
For visa extensions.
Internet Access
There are numerous places to get online, mostly charging between B$3 and B$4 per hour,
15 minutes is free with breakfast.
Laundry
Most hotels can organize laundry services for their guests. Failing that, try
Janus Lim-
8am-8:30pm Mon-Sat)
.
Medical Services
If you need an English-speaking doctor, visit the
Hospital Daniel Bracamonte
(
624-4960; Italia s/n)
.
