Oruro, a town watched over by the statue of Christ.

It is located in the highlands of the Andes Mountains at an altitude of approximately 3700 meters.

The city, with its reddish-brown buildings, is surrounded by mountains.

Once,Bolivia's major mining cityThe town prospered as a prosperous place to live, but declined in the second half of the 20th century as tin prices fell.

However, it still supports Bolivia's economy as one of the industrial cities.

There are moments when Oruro, which usually has a desolate atmosphere, comes alive.

That is when the carnival takes place in February.

The Carnival of Oruro is one of the three major festivals in South America, along with Rio's Carnival and Cusco's Inti Raymi.

The vivid carnival, which embodies Bolivia's history and culture, is a UNESCOintangible cultural heritageIt is also registered with the

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