The streets are well planned and orientation is simple. The easily recognized Av. 6 de Agosto, featuring a railway track in the middle runs from north to south with the bus terminal in the north and the town center in the south. The center is small enough to get around by foot and micros heading to the main bus terminal cruise Av. 6 de Agosto, otherwise it's a ten minute walk.
The main square garden (Plaza 10 de Febrero) is the reference for all the locals and visitors.
The Virgen del Socavon temple, is where the carnival ends. It's situated in the west part of the city, and there you can also visit a little mining museum.
In the south part of the city, you can find the zoo, where you can see some of the very exotic Andean wildlife.
Oruro is a city fulfilled of legends and traditions. One of them tells the story about the origin of the carnival.
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