Activities in Oruro
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Termas de Obrajes Hot Springs
The Termas de Obrajes hot springs, 25km northeast of town, are a popular destination. It’s a well-run complex, with a pool and, around the edge, private bathrooms, which you reserve for half an hour and gradually fill up with the magnesium-rich water. You can buy (but not rent) towels here; make sure you have a swimming costume to enter the public pool. There’s an unspectacular restaurant adjacent to a modest hotel. From the corner of Caro and Av 6 de Agosto, catch an Obrajes micro (B$5, 30 minutes) from 7:30am to 5pm daily, which also passes the grungier Capachos hot springs,10km east of town. The last micro to Oruro departs at 4pm.
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Club de Montañismo Halcones
On weekends you can practice your skills with the friendly local climbing club, Club de Montañismo Halcones. There’s a range of routes with protection already in place. Try your hand at the challenging overhanging routes of the Angel sector, with the wonderful 7-rated route known as Sueño Lejano. For softer routes, try the Vieja Palestra sector.
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Rumi Campana
Rumi Campana, named after an unusual acoustic phenomenon, is a climber's playground just 2km northwest of town. It's also known as Bells Rock.
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Oruro Tours
Oruro Tours is a decent set-up that runs tailored trips in comfortable 4WDs; if it's closed, ring the top bell.
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