It is Bolivia's fifth-largest city by population, after Santa Cruz de la Sierra, El Alto, La Paz, and Cochabamba. It is the capital of the Department of Oruro and the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Oruro.

Each year on the Saturday before Ash Wednesday, the usually sleepy Oruro comes alive, hosting the world renowned Carnival. The unique festival features spectacular folk dances, extravagant costumes, beautiful crafts, lively music, and up to 20 hours of continuous partying.

Oruro es una ciudad y municipio de Bolivia, capital y ciudad más poblada del departamento de Oruro y de la provincia de Cercado. El municipio tiene una población de 264 683 habitantes (según el último censo boliviano de 2012), convirtiéndose de esa manera en la quinta ciudad más poblada de Bolivia.

Oruro, city, west-central Bolivia. It lies at 12,150 feet (3,702 metres) above sea level in the Altiplano region, 30 miles (48 km) north of Lake Poopó. Founded in 1606 as Real Villa de San Felipe de Austria (“Royal Town of St. Philip of Austria”), Oruro rose …

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Oruro (Spanish pronunciation: [oˈɾuɾo]; Quechua: Uru Uru; Aymara: Ururu) is a department of Bolivia, with an area of 53,588 km 2 (20,690 sq mi). Its capital is the city of Oruro. According to the 2012 census, the Oruro department had a population of 494,178.

Discover the iconic Oruro Carnival 2025, Bolivia’s most spectacular festival. Explore event dates, safety tips, family-friendly advice, what to wear, and travel information to make the most of this cultural experience.

Features the imposing snow covered Sajama mountain, altoandinas lagoons, thermal water and andinism routes. The Carnival of Oruro is held as a sign of devotion to the Virgin of Socavon. The Carnival of Oruro is one of the largest cultural events and festivities in Bolivia and Latin America.

Feb 15, 2019 · ¿Qué destinos turísticos visitar en Oruro? Oruro es una ciudad, municipio y capital Homónima del departamento de Oruro, en Bolivia, es mejor conocido por su carnaval, el popular Carnaval de Oruro, en el que colaboran más de 25,000 bailarines de folklore y 15,000 músicos.

Conoce, disfruta, vive, siente y explora los lugares turísticos de Oruro Bolivia. Oruro como muchas regiones de Bolivia tiene también sitios turísticos en varias de sus provincias, ideal para los amantes de la aventura en la naturaleza.