Villazón
Villazón is a town in southern Bolivia, on the border with Argentina. It sits directly across La Quiaca River from La Quiaca in Argentina. The town is a busy trading hub, with large quantities of goods flowing north.
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  Villazón Location in Bolivia | |
| Coordinates: 22°05′28″S 65°35′46″W | |
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| Department | Potosí |
| Province | Modesto Omiste |
| Elevation | 3,447 m (11,309 ft) |
| Population (2012) | |
| • Total | 37,113 |
| Website | Official website |
It is also a heavily used transit hub for tourists passing into Bolivia. A train line connects Villazón with Tupiza, Uyuni and Oruro. Two train services, the Expreso del Sur and slightly cheaper Wara Wara del Sur, each run twice a week. Buses also connect to many destinations.
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People queueing up to cross the border into Villazón
Town square in Villazón- Una pintoresca peatonal de Villazón
Capital: Potosí | ||
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