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Oruro, Bolivia

Oruro or Uru Uru is a city in Bolivia with a population of 264,683, about halfway between La Paz and Sucre in the Altiplano, approximately 3,709 meters (12,169 ft) above sea level.

Type CityPopulation 264,683

Why go

  • City in Oruro Department, Bolivia.
  • Served by Macagua Airport (SFX).

History

Oruro or Uru Uru is a city in Bolivia with a population of 264,683, about halfway between La Paz and Sucre in the Altiplano, approximately 3,709 meters (12,169 ft) above sea level.

Restaurants & places to go

1999 pub boliviano
Cafe · cafe · Calle Potosí, entre Calle murguia · facebook.com
Indoor
Katurra coffee
Cafe · cafe · Calle Junín · facebook.com
Indoor
Sweet toffee
Cafe · cafe · Calle Potosí, entre Calle Montecinos · facebook.com
Indoor

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Airports

Macagua Airport (SFX)
Ciudad Guayana, F, VE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Upata Airport
Upata, F, VE
Outdoor
Hato El León Airport
F, VE
Outdoor

Where things are

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Photographs

Oruro, Bolivia
Oruro, Bolivia
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When to go

Tourist season
October – March

The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.

Shoulder season
April – May, September

Milder and quieter, with better value.

Worth avoiding
June – August

The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Macagua Airport (SFX); 2 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Oruro, Bolivia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.