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Oruro Carnival

Oruro Carnival

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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.

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  • 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.

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