On November 17, 1851, Bolivia’s flag was first raised at Faro de Conchupata: red for the courage of the Bolivian army, gold for the country’s mineral wealth and green for its agricultural wealth. The spot is now marked by a platform and column topped by a glass globe, and is illuminated at night. It provides a fine view over the town.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Museo Sacro, Folklórico, Arqueológico y Minero
0.42 MILES
An excellent double museum attached to Santuario de la Virgen del Socavón. Access is by guided tour only, beginning with a descent down from the church to…
Museo Casa Arte Taller Cardozo Velasquez
0.87 MILES
A family of seven artists – Gonzalo (sculptor), his wife María (potter) and their five daughters – open their whimsical house and art studio to visitors…
Museo Antropológico Eduardo López Rivas
1.27 MILES
Located south of the city center, this anthropological and archaeological museum is worth the hike. The fascinating hodgepodge of exhibits includes…
Monumento Escultérico Virgen del Socavón
0.81 MILES
Oruro's teleférico zips passengers on a three-minute journey from Plaza del Folklore up to the towering statue of Virgen del Socavón, perched atop Cerro…
Santuario de la Virgen del Socavón
0.42 MILES
Dedicated to the Virgen de Candelaria (the patron of Oruro miners), this small church is a colorful 19th-century reconstruction of the 1771 original and…
Casa de la Cultura Simón Patiño
0.16 MILES
The grand former residence of tin baron Simón Patiño is now a museum, displaying his furniture, personal bric-a-brac, musical instruments and fine toys …
0.37 MILES
These slick cable cars transport passengers on an 823m journey high above Oruro from Plaza del Folklore to the Virgen del Socavón statue atop Cerro Santa…
0.28 MILES
On the leafy square just east of Plaza 10 Febrero is the cathedral, which has fine stained glass above the altar. The adjacent tower was constructed by…
Nearby Bolivia attractions
1. Casa de la Cultura Simón Patiño
0.16 MILES
The grand former residence of tin baron Simón Patiño is now a museum, displaying his furniture, personal bric-a-brac, musical instruments and fine toys …
0.28 MILES
On the leafy square just east of Plaza 10 Febrero is the cathedral, which has fine stained glass above the altar. The adjacent tower was constructed by…
0.37 MILES
These slick cable cars transport passengers on an 823m journey high above Oruro from Plaza del Folklore to the Virgen del Socavón statue atop Cerro Santa…
4. Plaza del Folklore Stairway
0.4 MILES
Starting from the western side of Plaza del Folklore, a stairway takes you huffing and puffing to a handful of interesting murals depicting Carnaval…
5. Museo Sacro, Folklórico, Arqueológico y Minero
0.42 MILES
An excellent double museum attached to Santuario de la Virgen del Socavón. Access is by guided tour only, beginning with a descent down from the church to…
6. Santuario de la Virgen del Socavón
0.42 MILES
Dedicated to the Virgen de Candelaria (the patron of Oruro miners), this small church is a colorful 19th-century reconstruction of the 1771 original and…
0.43 MILES
It’s worth checking out this facade of a convent, which is carved with ornate plant and bird motifs. It's located a couple of blocks southeast of Plaza 10…
8. Monumento Escultérico Virgen del Socavón
0.81 MILES
Oruro's teleférico zips passengers on a three-minute journey from Plaza del Folklore up to the towering statue of Virgen del Socavón, perched atop Cerro…