Oruro (Hispanicized spelling) or Uru Uru is a city in Bolivia with a population of 264,683 (2012 calculation), about halfway between La Paz and Sucre in the Altiplano, approximately above sea level.
Oruro is a city located in the Bolivian highlands (Altiplano) roughly midway between La Paz and Sucre, with a population of about 265,000 people as of 2012. The city sits at a notably high elevation, making it an important settlement in Bolivia's geography and one of the country's significant urban centers.
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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 connections ceasing the town is about to lose its importance. But only 3 hr and Bs. 15 by bus from La Paz, this is a nice getaway from the prices and stress of the capital.
The streets are well planned and orientation is simple. The easily recognized Av. 6 de Agosto, featuring a railway track in the middle runs from north to south with the bus terminal in the north and the town center in the south. The center is small enough to get around by foot and micros heading to the main bus terminal cruise Av. 6 de Agosto, otherwise it's a ten minute walk.
The main square garden (Plaza 10 de Febrero) is the reference for all the locals and visitors.
The Virgen del Socavon temple, is where the carnival ends. It's situated in the west part of the city, and there you can also visit a little mining museum.
In the south part of the city, you can find the zoo, where you can see some of the very exotic Andean wildlife.
Oruro is a city fulfilled of legends and traditions. One of them tells the story about the origin of the carnival.
One of the best sight views is the Faro del Conchupata. You can also visit El Cerrato, also known as El Corazón de Jesús. Near the zoo, in the south part of the city, there is a museum of ethnography and folklore. There you can see, how the ancient locals, the Chipayas, used to live. Also you can see an invaluable collection of carnival outfits, including masks. 45 min from the center ville, there is a little town called Cala-Cala. There you can visit the Señor de Lagunas temple, some stone based prehistoric art.
You can also visit some of the traces of our legends: In the south part of the city, over the hills, you can see a long stone with a snake form. Near Cala-Cala, at the east of the city, there is a mountain with the shape of a giant crocodile with the head cut-off. Coming from the north, you can see a giant frog. All around the city, there are some little sand monticles, made by the ants.
See the train coming in the middle of the main road. Wait for it on the about 1.5 hr before its departure. A walk up on the hills surrounding the town is an easy and nice excursion offering decent views. Bring ice cream and water. The Carnival occurs before Ash Wednesday which can be anywhere between February 4th and March 10th.
أورورو (oruru) هي مدينة بوليفية تقع على جبال الأنديز. يبلغ عدد سكاها 215 ألف و 660 نسمة (حسب إحصاء 2001م). تقع في غرب وسط البلاد وتقع على ارتفاع 3710 متر عن سطح البحر. وهي عاصمة إدارة أورورو. تشتهر بكرنفال أورورو السنوي.
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Fastfood places serving cheap burgers, chicken and papas fritas are found just about everywhere. They are especially common around the bus station. One fancier restaurant in the International Park Hotel connected to the bus station, all others in the same bracket are in the center. Govinda, 6 de Octubre 6071. Ambitious vegetarian restaurant with a hare-krishna and müsli-sch approach to life. The whole menu is not always available, best to be there at lunch. Mains are Bs. 6 to 12.
Budget accommodation in the center is surprisingly rare, and either the options are far below any known standard or prices start at Bs. 80.
Several bus companies run buses to Iquique and Arica in Chile from the main bus terminal. Trans Salvador is very comfortable and charge Bs. 90 for the trip, including a simple meal. The trip takes 10-14 hr depending on how busy the border crossing at Tambo Quemado is. Don't bring any food across the border as there is X-ray searches at Chungara on the Chilean side. Sajama National Park – A beautiful Andean landscapes, hidden gem with the highest peak in Bolivia, Nevada Sajama, which can be climbed with a tour, and many more trekking and nature watching opportunities. Buses leave from the Tambo Quemado servis bus station in the far southwest of the city at the ring road right next to the roundabout leading south out of the city.
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