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Oruro Things to See and Do
Whether it’s because of its harsh climate or its dry landscape, Oruro doesn’t have the best reputation among travelers. This, however, is a bit unfair, as there are enough things to see and do to keep you busy for a couple of days, despite the conditions. As Oruro was once a thriving mining town, there are a handful of museums honoring the past glory days, and some monuments which do the same. If history isn’t your thing, there’s also a movie theater and, just 20 minutes away, some
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Whether it’s because of its harsh climate or its dry landscape, Oruro doesn’t have the best reputation among travelers. This, however, is a bit unfair, as there are enough things to see and do to keep you busy for a couple of days, despite the conditions. As Oruro was once a thriving mining town, there are a handful of museums honoring the past glory days, and some monuments which do the same. If history isn’t your thing, there’s also a movie theater and, just 20 minutes away, some enticing thermal pools and private hot tubs.
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A self-professed city girl, sassy staff writer Margaret Rode hails from Chicago where she received Bachelor degrees in English Literature and Spanish...
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Parque Nacional Sajama
Hosting the highest mountain in Bolivia, plus natural geysers and hot springs, impressive flora and fauna, and the remains of pre-hispanic burial buildings, Parque Nacional Sajama is an untapped gem. Possibly because of it’s off-the-beaten track location, or maybe the intimidating peaks or harsh,...
Hosting the highest mountain in Bolivia, plus natural geysers and hot springs, impressive flora and fauna, and the remains of pre-hispanic burial buildings, Parque Nacional Sajama is an untapped gem. Possibly because of it’s off-the-beaten track location, or maybe the intimidating peaks or harsh,...
National Park
Oruro, Bolivia
Oruro, Bolivia
Museo Sacro, Folklórico, Arqueológico y Minero
The Museo Sacro, Folklórico, Arqueológico y Minero is a definitely worth a visit if you’re hanging around Oruro. Attached to the Sanctuario de Savacón, it has both above-ground and below-ground sections. Depending on when you get there, guided tours (in Spanish), which are included in the...
The Museo Sacro, Folklórico, Arqueológico y Minero is a definitely worth a visit if you’re hanging around Oruro. Attached to the Sanctuario de Savacón, it has both above-ground and below-ground sections. Depending on when you get there, guided tours (in Spanish), which are included in the...
Museum
Oruro, Bolivia
Oruro, Bolivia
Cine Eden
Replacing the old cinema that was housed in a vintage theater, Oruro is now home to a brand new, clean and comfy one-screen movie theater. This small western-quality cinema screens Hollywood blockbusters dubbed in Spanish or with subtitles (check before you buy) at very South America prices. If...
Replacing the old cinema that was housed in a vintage theater, Oruro is now home to a brand new, clean and comfy one-screen movie theater. This small western-quality cinema screens Hollywood blockbusters dubbed in Spanish or with subtitles (check before you buy) at very South America prices. If...
Movie & Theater
Oruro, Bolivia
Oruro, Bolivia
Oruro Mines
While tourist visits to mines are most often saved for Potosí, Oruro is another great spot to learn about the history of Bolivia's mining industry. The suffering caused by the mining industry has been a part of Oruro for centuries and continues to this day, and it is reflected in numerous museums,...
While tourist visits to mines are most often saved for Potosí, Oruro is another great spot to learn about the history of Bolivia's mining industry. The suffering caused by the mining industry has been a part of Oruro for centuries and continues to this day, and it is reflected in numerous museums,...
Other Activity
Oruro, Bolivia
Oruro, Bolivia
Oruro Cathedral
The Oruro Cathedral sits atop a small staircase, directly opposite the secondary plaza in the center of town (east of Plaza10 de Febrero). Fairly unimpressive, the cathedral is clearly showed up by its other half, the Sanctuario de la Virgen del Socavón. In 1994 the original baroque entrance of...
The Oruro Cathedral sits atop a small staircase, directly opposite the secondary plaza in the center of town (east of Plaza10 de Febrero). Fairly unimpressive, the cathedral is clearly showed up by its other half, the Sanctuario de la Virgen del Socavón. In 1994 the original baroque entrance of...
Other Activity
Oruro, Bolivia
Oruro, Bolivia
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