Oruro Shopping

Shopping in Oruro

  1. A

    Mercado Tradicional

    Tucked away in the middle row of the Mercado Fermín López is the impressive Mercado Tradicional, which has more dried llama fetuses and flamingo wings than a voodoo master has pins. The affable vendors are more than happy to explain the usage of their wares.

    reviewed

  2. B

    ARAO Artesanías Oruro

    This place offers the best selection of high-quality, cooperatively produced handicrafts from four communities in the Oruro department, starting at B$70. The naturally dyed wool rugs and wall hangings, shoulder bags and ponchos are especially notable.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Artesanías

    Llama and alpaca wool bags and clothing are sold at artesanías (shops selling locally handcrafted items) in the center and at the bus terminal, while the cheapest articles are found around the northeast corner of Mercado Campero.

    reviewed

  4. Hawkers

    Hawkers sell cheap zampoñas (pan flutes made of hollow reeds), charangos and other indigenous musical instruments near the train station.

    reviewed

  5. D

    Cafe Extrapuro El Chapaco

    Cafe Extrapuro El Chapaco sells Yungas beans - to taste them brewed, visit Mateo's (cnr Bolívar & 6 de Octubre).

    reviewed

  6. E

    Vaquita Andina

    Vaquita Andina sells tasty traditional local cheeses.

    reviewed