Oruro, Bolivia: travel guide
Mining city on the Altiplano famous for the Carnaval de Oruro, a UNESCO Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage with its Diablada devil dances.
- Country
- Bolivia
- Currency
- BOB
- Time zone
- America/La_Paz
- Nearest airport
- ORU
Top places to visit in Oruro
Plaza 10 de Febrero
square · 4.2 rating · about 0.3 h · check the fee at the gate
The central square of Oruro, the heart of the city's civic life and Carnival route.
Santuario del Socavón
church · 4.7 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate
The shrine of the Virgin of Candelaria, focal point of the famous Carnaval de Oruro, with an adjoining mining museum.
Faro de Conchupata
monument · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate
A hilltop lighthouse-monument and viewpoint over Oruro, where the Bolivian flag was first raised.
Things to do
- Carnaval de Oruro Grandstand Experience Cultural · 10 h · from BOB 400 per person
Where to stay in Oruro
- Centro about BOB 300 per night
Central Oruro near Plaza 10 de Febrero and the Socavón, best placed for Carnival and transport.
Hotels
- Gran Hotel Sucre Oruro 3-star · BOB 260 to BOB 360 per night
- Hotel Edén 3.5-star · BOB 420 to BOB 560 per night
Where to eat
- Nayjama Bolivian · about BOB 70 per person
- La Casona Bolivian, International · about BOB 65 per person
Getting around
- Minibus main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Taxi main way to get around
Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.
- Walking
Every city has walking. 2.5 km ceiling is a placeholder default, not a researched per-city figure -- Singapore is sheltered and air-conditioned, Bangkok often has no pavement.
Safety and scams to avoid
Carnival crowd pickpocketing
Carnaval de Oruro route
Dense Carnival crowds are prime ground for pickpockets and bag theft.
How to avoid it: Carry only what you need, keep cash in a money belt, and watch your belongings during the entrada.