Oruro
About 265 thousand people.
Oruro is a high mountain city famous across the world for its huge, colorful Carnival. It was once a rich mining town and still keeps strong Andean traditions.
Watch dancers in dazzling devil costumes during Carnival, ride the train across the highlands, and learn about mining history at local museums.
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Carnival
The Oruro Carnival fills the streets with thousands of dancers, music, and masks in one of the biggest festivals on Earth.
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Highlands
Set high on the windy Andean plateau, the city is a gateway to salt flats and wide open scenery.