La Rinconada, at 5,100 meters, is the highest town in the world, home to over 30,000 residents. The economy is largely driven by miners who work unpaid for three days and keep their gold finds for two days, while others engage in various jobs. The document explores the reasons why people choose to live in such extreme conditions, based on interviews with 100 residents.

1. Why do 30,000 people work here?
At 5,100 meters, it’s the highest town in the world.

2. La Rinconada. The highest town on earth.
>30,000 people live here.
With no water, sewage, or trash collection.
Why?

3. Miners drive the economy.
They work unpaid 3 days,
and get to keep any gold they find the next 2.

4. Others have different jobs.
I spoke to 100 residents to learn,

5. Why do they live here?