THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Oruro
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Things to Do in Oruro
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Sajama National Park, Carnaval de oruro, Multi-day Tours, Churches & Cathedrals. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
Sajama National Park, Carnaval de oruro, Multi-day Tours, Churches & Cathedrals. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Multi-day Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)AU$525
Private Sightseeing ToursRomantic tour in Oruro
0 reviewsfromper group (up to 15)AU$693
ChristmasThe Best of Oruro Walking Tour
0 reviewsfromper group (up to 15)AU$693
Private and Luxuryfromper adult (price varies by group size)AU$441
Multi-day Toursfromper adultAU$2,461
4WD Toursfromper adult (price varies by group size)AU$771
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- Y PPhillipsburg, NJ109 contributionssunset in Sajama village at the National Park ..a spectacular Andean landscape, with elevations ranging from 4,200 to 6,542 meters (13,780 to 21,463 ft). It contains the snowy cone of the volcano Sajama, the highest mountain in Bolivia at 6542 metersWritten 14 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Rosario GonzalesLa Paz, Bolivia5 contributionsEl carnaval de Oruro es un evento que te dejara una experiencia inolvidable, ven y disfruta el mejor carnaval del mundo con nosotros.
The Oruro Carnival is an event that will leave you with an unforgettable experience, come and enjoy the best carnival in the world with us.Written 22 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SimiltiadesRiga, Latvia3,478 contributionsMy girlfriend and I were planning on visiting the statue and viewpoint on our afternoon in Oruro, but unfortunately found the cable car station completely closed and abandoned. On closer inspection, the sign on the door read that it only operates on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Why? It seems like a pretty vital piece of infrastructure, especially for visitors to this town where there is very little else to do.
We both had altitude sickness, so walking up was out of the question, and there was no WiFi anywhere to call a car as the local taxis were all really expensive to get up there. If you're planning on visiting Oruro, make sure it's on a Wednesday it seems. Rated two stars because at least it still looks nice overlooking the town, especially if you can see it from a rooftop.Written 10 February 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Michiel MMLaren, The Netherlands43 contributionsA real new statue in Oruro that rises far above the town. A modern building around the Maria statue in which some expositions, about Carnaval in Oruro, can be seen.
You need to pay extra forthis exposition but it gives you a good insight about the “ biggest tradition” of Oruro and it’s worth wile!
To go up to the Virgin statue take the cable line, only operating on wednesday and weekend time, but worth seeing it and it gives you a fantastic sight over the city ofOruro.Written 3 December 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - lalostradaMexico City, Mexico299 contributionsIt is said that when the mines were being exploded Oruro was one of the most prolific cities in America.
This museum will give you an overview of how miners used to work during the Spanish conquer times. The entrance is 7 BOB (around 1 dollar) for locals and 12 BOB for tourists. They have fixed schedules to allow the entrance, we did it at noon.
While you are descending the stairs you will find two figures one of "Chiru Chiru" and one of "Tio", Chiru Chirus were known as the thieves of the mines, they would robe the mine to distribute among poor people. Tio is explained below.
Once you reach the bottom a lot of objects from the ancient mining times are displayed, although the conservation space lacks of infrastructure you have the chance to see several objects such as calculators, typewriters and tools from that age. There is a display of minerals as well.
Deeper inside you can see 2 figures of "Tio" which were venerated by ancient miners, it represents the "Ayachilla" (the spirit of the mountains) and is still believed that they are the link between Mother Earth (Pacha Mama) and ours, and are treated with respect; that's why many offerings are gathered around them. Although after the Spanish invasion they were represented as Diablos (devils) since the Catholic belief would not allow to venerate a diety from the underground.
Even the original idea for Tios was lost in translation a couple of centuries ago, the tradition still persists, although the imposition of beliefs from Christan Catholic church orureños still treat with respect the Tios, which are also one of the origins of world famous Carnaval de Oruro.
The 2 Tios at the bottom are represented as men who have died in the mine, to let miners be reminded that one have to treat mother Earth with love and respect and she would give us her richness in return.
Very interesting.
Thanks to my friend Giovanni Mejia who helped me understand the whole picture.Written 7 October 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Millet02Atlanta, GA509 contributionsThis museum has a small but interesting collection of things, including a lot of stone llama heads and a few mummies. Definitely worth the time to visit.Written 13 November 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Michiel MMLaren, The Netherlands43 contributionsA nice and ‘ bubbling” parc right in the center of Oruro. People sitting and walking around with their children. many times lots of carnaval music of bands excercising for carnaval.
SAll around vending people with all kind of foodstuff, ballons etc. Round 6-7PM all the schools go out and choldren in their school uniforms walk around and make pleasure with each other!Written 3 December 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Alice CTexas89 contributionsOther than the relatively unique appearance from the outside, the cathedral doesn't have much to offer. It looks interesting, but doesn't stand out from all the other cathedrals in South America.Written 1 July 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Adams_AdvisorKrakow, Poland93 contributionsI have already finished trip in Uyumi.
Train and toilets was clean and staffs are nice.
Buffet in restaurant car delicious and not to much expensive.
I have only two remarks:
- to loudly movies!
- the train departure time is too late and in Uyumi arrive at 21:20
Around 18 starting be dark!
But my average experience is good.Written 17 May 2016This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
