Published September 13, 2013 at 1200 × 904 in Potosí: a City in the Shadow of a Mountain Before entering the mines, we were taken to the miners’ market. Most miners today need to buy their own tools and equipment. That’s dynamite in the hands of our tour guide wih a 30 second fuse. Anyone can buy it. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Like Loading...