Tarapaya Canton

Tarapaya is one of the cantons of the Potosí Municipality, the capital municipality of the Tomás Frías Province in the Potosí Department of Bolivia. During the census of 2001 it had 1,042 inhabitants.[1] Its seat is Tarapaya with a population of 11 in 2001.[1] It is situated east of Tarapaya River.

Tarapaya
Canton
The village of Tarapaya
The village of Tarapaya
Tarapaya is located in Bolivia
Tarapaya
Tarapaya
Location of Tarapaya within Bolivia
Coordinates: 19°29′S 65°48′W
Country Bolivia
DepartmentPotosí Department
ProvinceTomás Frías Province
MunicipalityPotosí Municipality
SeatTarapaya
Elevation
10,945 ft (3,336 m)
Population
 (2001)
  Total1,042
Time zoneUTC-4 (BST)

Ojo del Inca

Being close to Potosí the thermal springs called "Ojo del Inca" (Eye of the Inca) in Tarapaya are often visited by tourists.

Ojo del Inca

See also

References

19.4753°S 65.7981°W / -19.4753; -65.7981


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