Bolivia

Oruro

A city on the Andean Altiplano Oruro sits about 3,700 metres above sea level in Bolivia’s western highlands. That altitude is immediately part of the visit: the air is thinner than in La Paz’s lowland surroundings or in many international gateways, and a walking day can feel demanding. The city’s identity is often introduced through its Carnival, but Oruro is not merely a stage for one annual celebration. It is a regional capital whose history…...