I can't really blame the Santa Teresa Convent Museum that I can't give it a higher rating. The reason is that I got offered to get a tour in English (but had to wait a bit) or I could take the next one in Spanish. I tried to do the Spanish (I understand some Spanish), but it turned out that... More

In april 2012 we visited Convento Santa Teresa in Potosí. Tourists often just visit the mines and the Mint, but you shouldn´t miss this convent. Guided tours (1-1,5 hour) are in Spanish or English, and show the life of the nuns in Colonial times, the beautiful building and some very nice pieces of religious art. It costs 10 bs /... More

Loved it! The prime tour in Potosi is the Mint. But this museum/tour that sits a couple of blocks from the main square was much more interesting. Real women, from aristocratic families entered this closed Carmelite order aged 15 and dedicated their life to God. Whilst some of the tour dealt with the paintings & ornaments, much more related to... More

I had just finished reading Kathryn Burns' "Colonial Habits", about the convents of Cuzco, Peru. Burns' words came alive at the Santa Teresa Convent Museum! The tour gives an intimate view of the lives of the nuns who lived out their lives here (and the convent is still active). I knew I was in for a treat when the guide... More