Oruro - Wikipedia
It is Bolivia's fifth-largest city by population, after Santa Cruz de la Sierra, El Alto, La Paz, and Cochabamba. It is the capital of the Department of Oruro and the seat of the Roman Catholic …
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Oruro (2025) - Tripadvisor
See what other travelers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. Book these experiences for a close-up look at Oruro. These rankings are informed by Tripadvisor data—we consider traveler …
Oruro | Carnival, Mining & Festivals | Britannica
Oruro, city, west-central Bolivia. It lies at 12,150 feet (3,702 metres) above sea level in the Altiplano region, 30 miles (48 km) north of Lake Poopó.
Carnival in Oruro (Carnaval de Oruro) - Bolivian Life
Situated at dizzying heights in the arid Altiplano region of Bolivia is a mining town home to one of the most famous festivals in all of South America. Each year on the Saturday before Ash Wednesday, …
Carnival of Oruro - UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
Jan 7, 2022 · The town of Oruro, situated at an altitude of 3,700 metres in the mountains of western Bolivia and once a pre-Columbian ceremonial site, was an important mining area in the nineteenth …
Oruro, Bolivia City Guide - Neighborhoods & Where to Stay
Dec 14, 2025 · Oruro is a fascinating blend of indigenous heritage and colonial history, making it a unique spot in Bolivia. Founded in the 17th century, the city originally thrived on silver mining, …
Oruro – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Oruro is a city in the Oruro Department of Bolivia. Oruro is famous for its carnival. It's been a major mining centre and railway hub, but with the closing of the mine and with more and more rail …