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choice click here or on the hotel name below.
Oruro was founded on November
1st, 1606. During the 17th century, Oruro became the largest city in the
Alto Peru region. After becoming a ghost town in the early 19th centruy
it has grown to almost 200,000 inhabitants.
Oruro lies north of the
salty lakes Uru-Uru and Poopó (no kidding poo poo) and it is just
three hours (by bus) south from La Paz. It is at an altitude of 12,000
feet above sea level, Oruro its well known for its cold weather. Warmer
temperatures generally take place during August, September and October,
after the worst of the winter chills and before the summer rains. From
May to early July, night time temperatures combined with cool wind can
bring the temperature down to about -40 C.
Tourist Attractions:
Carnival Festivities:
Annual celebration consisting of brightly custom-dressed dancers performing
a wide variety of dances depicting archangels, devils, Incas, Spanish conquistadors
etc. The festivities begin the first Saturday before Ash Wednesday. Also
know as the Diablada.
The Museo Mineralógico:
(Mining Museum) Exhibits of precious stones, minerals, and fossils.
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