Oruro
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In this Article
- Introduction
- Neighbourhoods
- Sights and Activities
- Events and Festivals
- Weather
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Eat
- Drink
- Sleep
- Work
- Learn
- Keep Connected
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Introduction
The folklore capital of Bolivia, Oruro is a former mining town and capital of the Bolivian "department" of Oruro. It's main attraction is its annual Carnaval de Oruro.
Neighbourhoods
Sights and Activities
Events and Festivals
- The Carnaval de Oruro is Bolivia's biggest annual cultural event and is recognized by UNESCO as one of Mankind's Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
Weather
Getting There
By Plane
By Train
Several trains a week go south towards Uyuni, Tupiza and onwards to the border with Argentina. They are not fast, but quite comfortable compared to buses.
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
Eat
Drink
Work
Learn
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